Universität Wien

142222 VO Vulnerability and Resilience. A Disaster History of Modern South Asia (2023W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Die LV entfällt am 9.11. Diese Einheit wird per Moodle als Video zur Verfügung gestellt.

  • Thursday 05.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Thursday 12.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Thursday 19.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Thursday 16.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Thursday 23.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Thursday 30.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Thursday 07.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The people of South Asia have experienced many disasters: From pandemics, such as the Influenza of 1918, various cholera pandemics or the Covid-19 pandemic; floods or droughts resulting in large-scale famines and millions of deaths; to the on-going climate crisis, which threatens the livelihood of both farmers and those living in port cities.
In this lecture we discuss various disasters in the history of modern South Asia, from the 19th century to the present. We address both the natural and human causes of these events and discuss the impact they had on the people and the economy of South Asia. Also, we deal with the responses to such disasters, by households, communities and the government.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be a written exam on 14 December 2023, 12–2pm. If necessary, there will be a second date for the exam (to be announced towards the end of the semester).

The exam consists of 5 short questions (5 points each) and one essay (15 points).

You need to register for the exam via u:space.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

You can reach a max. of 40 points at the exam. Positive grades from 21 points.
>= 35 points (1)
>= 30 points (2)
>= 25 points (3)
>= 21 points (4)
< 21 Punkte (5)

Examination topics

The lectures.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

IMAK2 VO, EC 2/2

Last modified: Fr 22.12.2023 08:26