070351 VO Introduction to Global History (2020S)
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Language: English
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There will be extra sessions to attend on the 24.3; 31.3; 28.4; 6.5; 7.5 and 8.5. It is recommended to attend four of these additional lectures. Alternatively attendance on the 6.5 and 7.5 between 9:00 and 17:00 is also possible.
Thursday
05.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
19.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
26.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
02.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
23.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
30.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
07.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
14.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
Thursday
28.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This series of lectures will introduce different themes and approaches to Global History, spanning from comparative and connected histories to world systems analysis, the “Great Divergence” debate and Global Labor History. Different world regions and topics will be scrutinized but more emphasis is given to labor issues, socio-economic development, migration, questions of periodization, cultural exchange and entanglements, as well as the history of capitalism in Asia and Europe. The main focus is on the period between the 16th and 19th centuries even though earlier and later periods will also be covered.Most of the lectures will be given by expert historians and social scientists who have been invited by the lecture series organizer. The lectures will last about 45 minutes and are followed by questions and discussions.Most of the lectures will be given by expert historians and social scientists who have been invited by the lecture series organizer. The lectures will last about 45 minutes and are followed by questions and discussions.
Assessment and permitted materials
a) A review and/or critical analysis of one of the chapters of the required reading assignment (600-900 words) not to be submitted later than 03.04.2020. b) A commentary (e.g. analysis and/or comparison) on three of the talks of the lecture series not to be submitted later than 31.05.2020.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
1) Regular attendance and participation in Q&A session/debate subsequent to each lecture.
2) a) A review and/or critical analysis of one of the chapters of the required reading assignment (600-900 words) not to be submitted later than 03.4.2020. b) A commentary (e.g. analysis and/or comparison) on three of the talks of the lecture series.
3) Required reading: Kaveh Yazdani and Dilip Menon (eds.), Capitalisms: Towards a Global History, Oxford University Press: Delhi 2020
2) a) A review and/or critical analysis of one of the chapters of the required reading assignment (600-900 words) not to be submitted later than 03.4.2020. b) A commentary (e.g. analysis and/or comparison) on three of the talks of the lecture series.
3) Required reading: Kaveh Yazdani and Dilip Menon (eds.), Capitalisms: Towards a Global History, Oxford University Press: Delhi 2020
Examination topics
Regular attendance; Book/article summaries or research paper and required reading
Reading list
3) Required reading: Kaveh Yazdani and Dilip Menon (eds.), Capitalisms: Towards a Global History, Oxford University Press: Delhi 2020
Association in the course directory
MA Globalgeschichte&Global Studies: APM Grundlagen der Globalgeschichte (3 ECTS)
MA Geschichte: Einführung in den Schwerpunkt Globalgeschichte (5 ECTS)
MA Geschichte: Einführung in den Schwerpunkt Globalgeschichte (5 ECTS)
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