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67294-01 - Practical course: Changing Theory: Concepts from the Global South (hgg. Dilip Menon, 2022) (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Andreas Heuser (andreas.heuser@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This is a reading seminar: We will be reading and discussing some chapters of a most recent publication, edited by D. Menon (2022). These are theoretical frames that are built up in global South contexts, and mostly not being translated into Western concepts. Rather, they are claiming genuine epistemologies emanating in diverse discursive fields such as South Africa, China, Pakistan or India, just to name but a few. There will be a selection of such concepts according to students' priorities.Thus, it is very important to be present in the FIRST seminar meeting (in February, for the selection of texts!). In each seminar meeting, we will be introduced to one of these global South terms. Participants will have to read these chapters well prepared for joint discussion. |
| Learning objectives | Approaching theories from the Global South. Reading/discussing of selected chapters (in English). Possibly: relating selected concepts to own research approaches / epistemologies. |
| Bibliography | Dilip Menon (ed.) Changing Theory: Concepts from the Global South, 2022 |
| Admission requirements | Being present in the FIRST seminar meeting, 22 February! (Essential for the selection of texts/concepts), and the initial discussion of the introductory theory-statement (by Menon). - motivation to read and discuss theories from the Global South - individual presentation of one such concept - prepared for discussion in English - interest in interdisciplinary approaches |
| Course application | online |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
| Comments | Termine: 22. Feb., 22. März, 5. und 19. April, 3. und 24. Mai 2023 (am 22. März, 3. Mai und 24. Mai 2023 mit integriertem Blockteil bis ca. 20.00 Uhr) |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 22.02.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 103 |
| Wednesday 22.03.2023 | 16.15-20.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 103 |
| Wednesday 05.04.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 103 |
| Wednesday 19.04.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 103 |
| Wednesday 03.05.2023 | 16.15-20.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 103 |
| Wednesday 24.05.2023 | 16.15-20.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 103 |
| Modules |
Modul: Aussereuropäisches Christentum und Austauschprozesse (ÖM 1) (Bachelor's degree subject: Theology) Modul: Aussereuropäisches Christentum und Austauschprozesse (ÖM 1) (Bachelor's Studies: Theology) Modul: Fields: Knowledge Production and Transfer (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Reflexion interkultureller Gegenwartsfragen in der Theologie (ÖM 2) (Master's degree subject: Theology) Modul: Reflexion interkultureller Gegenwartsfragen in der Theologie (ÖM 2) (Master's Studies: Theology) Modul: Sachthemen der Ethnologie (Bachelor's degree subject: Anthropology) Modul: Themen der 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) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Careful reading of selected chapters (in English). For the sake of intense preparation, we will have a few selected dates (and including one short block tba). Sending in a short written chapter summary before the actual seminar session takes place. Presentation of one such concept, and guiding the discussion about it. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Theology, studiendekanat-theol@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Theologie |