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070210 SE Advanced Module 1: Issues, Problems and Methods of Economic and Social History (2012S)
The Indian Ocean: Region of Communication, Commerce and Conflict
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 16.02.2012 06:00 to Su 26.02.2012 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 12.03.2012 06:00 to We 14.03.2012 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.03.2012 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 06.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 13.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 20.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 27.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 17.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 24.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 08.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 15.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 22.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 05.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 12.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 19.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Tuesday 26.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
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Aims, contents and method of the course
During the course of this seminar will shall explore some important aspects of the Indian Ocean's history from medieval times to the present with a focus on the late medieval and early modern epoch. The seminar traces the development of Indian Ocean as a stage of economic dealings, political rivalries and cultural exchanges. India and her European linkages will form a major concern of inquiry. Topics covered in the seminar range from peaceful trading networks, military confrontations, communication patterns between different civilizations to the general discussion of the longe durée change of a crucial world region.
Assessment and permitted materials
Weekly assignments and participation in class room discussion (60%), final essay (40%)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Knowledge and orientation about the Indian Ocean region and its interpretation in recent historical research. Ability to handle questions, theories and narratives of cross-cultural and Global History. Ability to deal critically with political and socio-economic questions. Ability to search and judge information in a professional way.
Examination topics
Readings, discussions, smaller research exercises, oral presentation, essay
Reading list
Chauduri, K. N., Trade and civilisation in the Indian Ocean: An economic history from the rise of Islam to 1750, New Delhi und Cambridge 1985; Chaudhuri, K. N., Asia before Europe: Economy and civilisation of the Indian Ocean from the rise of Islam to 1750, Cambridge 1990.
Association in the course directory
MA Geschichte: Vertiefung 1 Frühe Neuzeit (6 ECTS); MA Wirtschafts- Sozialgeschichte ( 6 ECTS) Vertiefung 1+2; MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies Vert. 1 (6 ECTS); Diplom: P2; Lehramt: Vertiefung 1 (6 ECTS); BA alt+neu: BA-Modul 2 (10 ECTS)
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