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Perspectives on Global History (B-KUL-F0UD3A)

6 ECTSEnglish26 Second term
Pasture Patrick (coordinator) |  Pasture Patrick |  Verberckmoes Johan
POC Geschiedenis

Aims

  • the student is able to discuss in class as well as in writing different theoretical approaches of intercultural exchange in World History
  • the student is able to analyze arguments of theoretical and historical studies with respect to issues of European Expansion, Exchange, and Globalisation
  • the student is able to outline main historical evolutions with respect to the transition from premodernity to modernity
  • the student is able to write an essay on models and concepts of intercultural exchange and globalisation

Previous knowledge

  • The students need to have a good knowledge of world history since 1500
  • Active oral and writing skills in English (corresponding to the general  admission requirements for MAES)

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

6 ects. Perspectives on Global History (B-KUL-F0UD3a)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Practical26 Second term
Pasture Patrick |  Verberckmoes Johan
POC Geschiedenis

Content

  • General as well as case studies about processes of European expansion, globalization and intercultural exchange in the Early Modern and Modern Period.
  • Theories and concepts relevant for the study of World History in general and of processes of intercultural exchange in particular

Course material

Selected articles, books and book chapters

Format: more information

class discussions on the basis of texts

Evaluation

Evaluation: Perspectives on Global History (B-KUL-F2UD3a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Paper/Project, Report, Participation during contact hours
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation


20 % evaluation of individual participation in class discussions and written summaries of the texts read for the class

80 % final paper