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78030-01 - Seminar: A Terraqueous Empire: The Ottoman Empire on Land and at Sea (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Maurus Reinkowski (maurus.reinkowski@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Together with the Habsburg and Tsarist Russian empires, the Ottoman Empire is considered a classic example of a land empire. Nevertheless, it is widely recognized that the Ottoman Empire had also been a maritime power since the 16th century. For centuries, the Black Sea was an Ottoman “mare nostrum.” In this seminar, we will look at the deep interconnection between the sea, the coast, and the hinterland in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions.. |
| Learning objectives | Seminar participants will: -- work together to develop an understanding of the Ottoman Empire as an empire on land and sea; -- understand the close interaction between the sea, coastal areas, and hinterland in the context of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. . |
| Bibliography | The relevant literature and the syllabus will be available at the learning platform ADAM before the start of the term. |
| Comments | Maximum number of participants: 20 students. |
| Admission requirements | Good reading skills in English texts and ability to participate in academic exchanges in English. |
| Course application | Anmelden: Belegen; Abmelden: erforderlich. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 26.02.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 12.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 19.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 26.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 02.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Ostern |
| Thursday 09.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 16.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 23.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 30.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 07.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 14.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Auffahrt |
| Thursday 21.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Thursday 28.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum E005 |
| Modules |
Modul: Fortgeschrittene Nahoststudien (Bachelor's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Themen der Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Master's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Transfer: Europa interdisziplinär (Master's degree program: European History in Global Perspective) Module: Europeanization and Globalization (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Wahlbereich Master Geschichte: Empfehlungen (Master's degree subject: History) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | -- Regular attendance and thorough preparation of the texts to be read together; -- Giving a presentation during the semester. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Nahost-Studien |