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140046 SE The Arab World: Contemporary Discussions (2018W)

Sufism: Historical Developments and Present-day Dynamics

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).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 12.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 19.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 09.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 16.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 23.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 30.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 07.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 14.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 11.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 18.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27
  • Friday 25.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Arabica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-27

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this class is to reach an understanding of the multifaceted phenomenon of Sufism in its historical as well as in its present-day dimensions. Through the reading of secondary literature as well as primary sufic texts, core structures and dynamics of Sufism will be discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation (close reading, translations and discussion in class.), short papers during the semester, final paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regular attendance (3 times missing is permissible), active participation in the discussion, working on exercises and the final paper in time and according to the rules of scientific working. Further details will be announced in the first class.

With these steps, a reflecting understanding of the topics to be discussed shall be demonstrated.

20% active participation (attendance, discussion)
20% homework and translation
60% final paper

Examination topics

s.a.

Reading list

Will be announced in class and through Moodle.

Association in the course directory

WM-16

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