Universität Wien

141197 SE The Arab world and the Internet: Freedom of expression vs. freedom of religion (2024W)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

In person. Two absences tolerated.

  • Friday 11.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 18.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 25.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 08.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 15.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 22.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 06.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 10.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 17.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 24.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Friday 31.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

From the Danish „Mohammed cartoons”, to the speech of Pope Benedict XVI in Regensburg and the novel Azazeel by Muslim Egyptian author Youssef Ziedan, polemics seemingly opposing freedom of speech and freedom of religion have increased. The controversies appear to have been fuelled by the rise of the internet.
In this course we will dwell into and contextualise several case-studies. Alongside the famous cases seemingly opposing the West to the Islamic world, we will also discuss controversies reflecting Arab and Islamic debates.

Goals: gaining knowledge about the imaginaries, interests and contextual factors played out during these controversies. Strengthening analytical skills.

Methodes: analysis of texts and discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation (30%), summary of three texts available on moodle. Of the three summaries, the two best will get a grade (35% + 35%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement for successful completion of the course is active participation and physical presence (2 absences will be tolerated), as well as the completion of a final paper (including possible reflection) in due time, in accordance with the demands of the lecturer and the guidelines of good scientific practice. Grading will be based on active participation (30%), three summaries (70%)

Examination topics

see "Leistungskontrolle"

Reading list

See Moodle.

Association in the course directory

MA: RP-4, WM-20

Last modified: Fr 11.10.2024 14:46