HNAK00041U Ceramics, Socioeconomics and Globalization of the 18th and 19th Century Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf Countries.

Volume 2015/2016
Education

BA tilvalg 2007-studieordning i Akæologiske Videnskaber, 2007

Master's Programmes in Ancient and Medieval Near Eastern Studies, 2008

Content

The aim of the course is to introduce the formation processes of the Arabian Gulf trading centers, in the 18th and 19th centuries, concentrating on the interregional maritime links and their cultural and social systems in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. Historical sources, ceramics and other cultural material will be used to illustrate the complexity of the topic through the perspective of modern field archaeology.

Learning Outcome

BA tilvalg 2007-studieordning:
Kronologiske, regionale og temaorienterede studier (fagelementkode HNAB10151E)

KA 2008-studieordning:
Critical Analysis of Material Culture (fagelementkode HNAK03461E)

Students need to be able to read English texts
Lecture (30%), excercises and discussions. Students will have to give personal as well as group presentations.
BA: Written take-home assignement dealing with a topic chosen by the student in consultation with, and with the approval of, his/her teacher (and active participation). 15-20 pages. 1100-1300 p. pensum.

MA: Written take-home assignment dealing with a topic chosen by the student in consultation with, and with the approval of, his/her teacher. 20 pages, 2000 p. pensum.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 76,5
  • Guidance
  • 1
  • Lectures
  • 28
  • Practical exercises
  • 14
  • Preparation
  • 179
  • Project work
  • 114
  • Total
  • 412,5
Credit
15 ECTS
Type of assessment
Other
Criteria for exam assesment