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140274 VU The Arab World from an Economic Perspective: Practical Approaches (2016S)

4.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work

The participants are explicitly asked to suggest topics from their interest and experience at the first meeting.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 38 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
  • Friday 08.04. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
  • Friday 29.04. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
  • Friday 03.06. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Practical Approaches will deal with business culture, organizational aspects and other factors influencing those acting in business in the Arab world. We will have a look at various sizes of business, from start-ups to family owned businesses to big state run enterprises and joint ventures. Starting with the situation in Egypt we will discuss examples from various Arab countries.
Aim of this lecture is to raise awareness for business aspects resulting from the specifics of the Arab business world.
Method: Lecture-part, presentations and discussions
The participants are explicitly asked to suggest topics from their interest and experience at the first meeting.

Assessment and permitted materials

1) Active participation.
2) Preparation of a topic (maybe in group), presentation and discussion

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Interest in the business world and the people acting therein. Business knowledge is NOT a prerequisite but work experience (e.g. internships etc) will be helpful.
Knowledge of the Arab culture according curriculum.
Evaluation:
1) Active participation.
2) Preparation of a topic (maybe in group), presentation and discussion

Examination topics

Reading list

Will be suggested in the lecture.

Association in the course directory

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