KSCB078 Social History of the Silk Road(s)

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mag. phil. Ute Wallenböck, Dr. phil. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 16:00–17:40 D31, except Mon 14. 10. ; and Mon 18. 11. 14:00–15:40 K12 nerezervovat
Prerequisites (in Czech)
KSCA001 Introduction to Chin. Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
In recent years, the slogan of the “New Silk Road” has shaped not only the international relations of the PRC in particular with its neighboring countries and Europe, but also the dialogue among different civilizations. In fact, the “Silk Road” was and is a place for economic diffusion, cultural exchange and transfer, and in the course of exchange, a spirit of mutual respect was/is fostered and the population along the “Silk Road” was/is engaged in a common endeavour to pursue prosperity.
This course on the historical as well as on the New Silk Road will focus on the “connectivity of the civilizations” along this trade route. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of the shared historical cultural heritage of the various involved ethnic groups.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the students understand how the Silk Road(s) influenced and still/again influences the development of (nomadic) societies in China and Central Asia. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: - Identify and describe the various routes of the Silk Road(s) -Describe the relations between China and its neighbours as well as the dialogue between the different civilizations along the Silk Road(s) - Identify the shared historical cultural heritage of the involved ethnic groups - Analyze China’s soft power and cultural diplomacy through civilizational connections - Identify European explorers, traders and missionaries describing the Silk Road(s) and the involved civilizations - Analyze primary source documents as well as secondary sources that elucidate cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
Teaching methods
reading, homework, class discussion, group projects incl. presentation
Assessment methods
In the first part, this is a text-based seminar. Accordingly, students will be asked to read book chapters or articles. This will create a foundation for active discussion during the seminar. Furthermore, each student is required to actively contribute to one team presentation. This includes PPT presentations. More details on the assignment will be provided during class.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2024.
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