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Colloquium
WiSe 20/21: Theories and Methods in Arabic Studies
Islam Dayeh
Comments
The course is an introduction to theories, methodologies and new perspectives in Arabic studies. The course has four central objectives. (1) We will examine key works in the humanities and consider their relevance for the study of Arabic literature, history and culture. (2) We will reflect on methodological problems and debates. (3) We will learn how to write and present clear research questions and summaries. (4) We will learn how to design a creative and feasible research project. The course includes group discussions of innovative and critical academic writing and presentations. Assignments include a book summary, a 15-min oral presentation and the preparation of a research proposal. close
Suggested reading
Eco, Umberto, Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlußarbeit schreibt. Doktor-, Diplom- und Magisterarbeit in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften. übersetzt von Walter Schick. C. F. Müller, Heidelberg 1989; Eco, How to Write a Thesis, trans. Caterina Mongiat Farina and Geoff Farina, MIT Press, 2015. close
15 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Thu, 2020-11-05 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2020-11-12 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2020-11-19 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2020-11-26 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2020-12-03 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2020-12-10 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2020-12-17 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-01-07 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-01-14 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-01-21 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-01-28 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-02-04 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-02-11 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-02-18 14:00 - 16:00
Thu, 2021-02-25 14:00 - 16:00