Detailed information |
Pre-requisites |
(*)keine
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Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Business and Economics 2015W |
Objectives |
- Introduction to the historical dimensions of a contemporary phenomenon
- Expanding students' capacity to compare and contextualize historical developments over time and space
- Introduction to the relevant theoretical and historical discussion
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Subject |
The course focuses on the historical aspects of what makes up our concept of globalisation today. The course explores cultural, political and economic processes that have characterised the phenomenon of globalisation from the early modern period. Special emphasis is placed on the manifold relations between Asia and Europe.
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Criteria for evaluation |
- Written examination
- essay
- active participation
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Methods |
- Lectures
- case studies and work with historical material
- literature and topical discussions
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Language |
German |
Study material |
Jürgen Osterhammel: Die Verwandlung der Welt. Eine Geschichte des 19. Jahrhunderts. Osterhammel/Petersson: Geschichte der Globalisierung. Dimensionen, Prozesse, Epochen. Christopher Bayly: Birth of the Modern World. 1780-1914.
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Changing subject? |
No |
Earlier variants |
They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to) 2EHAGK: KS Historical Aspects of Globalisation (2009W-2015S)
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