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141090 VU The Arab World in Economic Perspective: Theoretical Approaches (2022W)

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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Monday 24.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Monday 07.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Monday 21.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Monday 05.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Monday 16.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Monday 30.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture will be tought in German language!
The course will give an overview of the developments of Arabic trade and economies in a global context.
The major aspects will be shown by elaborating selected topics ranging from medival Arab trade with Europe to the challanges of decarbonisation for oil producing Arab economies.

Assessment and permitted materials

The student is expected to activly participate in the lessons, to prepare a presentation, pass the final test as well as to read suggested literature.
The test will take place in the last unit of the lecture.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendence is required but missing twice will be tolerated.
The result depends on participation (30%) presentation (30%) and final test (40%)

Examination topics

Material presented in lectures
Presentations
Literature

Reading list

Feldbauer, Peter. At-Tiğāra : Handel und Kaufmannskapital in der Islamischen Welt des 7.–13. Jahrhunderts. Wien: Mandelbaum Verlag. 2019
Halm, Heinz. Der Islam: Geschichte und Gegenwart, München: Beck Verlag.2018 (11.Aufl.) (Beck'sche Reihe 2145)

(will be extended)

Association in the course directory

MA alt: WM-4

Last modified: Th 13.10.2022 17:28