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| Semester | spring semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Daniel Zisenwine (daniel.zisenwine@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This seminar is intended to acquaint students with key events in North African history and to discuss important themes relevant to the study of modern North Africa. The course highlights many developments in this part of the world whose ramifications run further a field, and focuses on a region that is acquiring greater importance to the study of the Middle East. Geographically situated at the western end of the Arab world, and a short distance from Europe, the Maghrib ("west") has experienced a wide range of events throughout the 20th century that have left an indelible imprint on the region. These include oppressive colonialism, the rise of nationalism, and the struggle for independence. Over the past generation, the region has confronted formidable post-colonial challenges, such as the rise of radical Islamist movements, the emerging tide of immigration from the region to Europe and points beyond, and revolutions that became known as the “Arab Spring”. The course will focus on events that shaped the history of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia during the 20th century, and discuss their impact on internal developments within these societies. We will analyze these developments with the help of current theoretical literature. These studies will acquaint students with theoretical approaches to colonialism, nationalism, and radical Islam that will be helpful to students in their study of other Arab settings. Students will study these texts and discuss their usage in North African settings, while obtaining familiarity with the region and its challenges. |
| Bibliography | will be announced at the beginning of the course. |
| Comments | The Maximum number of participants is 35. Students interested in writing a seminar paper-please contact the instructor. |
| Course application | Anmelden: Belegen; Abmelden: erforderlich. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 28.02.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 06.03.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 13.03.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 20.03.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 27.03.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 03.04.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 10.04.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 17.04.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 24.04.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 01.05.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Tag der Arbeit |
| Wednesday 08.05.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 15.05.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 22.05.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Wednesday 29.05.2024 | 12.15-14.00 | Soziologie, Hörsaal 215 |
| Modules |
Electives Bachelor Jewish Studies: Recommendations (Bachelor's degree subject: Jewish Studies) Modul: Areas: Afrika (Master's degree program: European History in Global Perspective) Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften B.A. (Bachelor's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften M.A. (Master's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Ethnographien (Bachelor's degree subject: Anthropology) Modul: Europäisierung und Globalisierung (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Modul: Fortgeschrittene Nahoststudien (Bachelor's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Geschichte, Literatur, Religion (Master's degree subject: Jewish Studies) Modul: Themen der Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Master's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Theory and General Anthropology (Master's degree subject: Anthropology) Modul: Vertiefung Geschichte (Bachelor's degree subject: Jewish Studies) Module: Conflicts and Peacebuilding (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) Module: Fields: Governance and Politics (Master's degree program: African Studies) Wahlbereich Master Geschichte: Empfehlungen (Master's degree subject: History) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The Course will include active student participation, in which students will work in small groups. Each group will present and discuss one of the topics (15-20 minute presentation). Each presentation will be based on the mandatory and supplementary reading assignment, along with additional material/sources (please consult with the instructor beforehand). |
| 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 |