| Course title | China and Muslim world: Interactions in past and present |
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| Course code | DAS/CNMU |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction to the course 2. China and Muslim world in medieval period 3. China and Muslim world in the 18th - early 20th century. 4. China and Muslim world in the 20th- early 21st century 5. China and Central Asian countries 6. China and Saudia Arabia 7. China and Iran 8. China and Pakistan 9. China and Middle Eastern countries 10. China and Turkey 11. China, Malaysia and Indonesia 12. Chinese and Muslim cultures: historical interactions. 13. China's soft power in Muslim countries.
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| Learning outcomes |
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This course explores the historical, political, social and cultural aspects of the interaction and mutual influence of China and the Muslim world from the 7th century AD to the present day. The course will reveal various mechanisms and stages of interaction between China and Muslim societies of Asian countries. The course analyzes various political, cultural and religious policies of states in China developed in interaction with the Muslim world. The course will also cover questions about how Muslim countries have perceived China and Chinese culture in the past and now. The course is interdisciplinary and brings together area studies, politics and international relations, anthropology, religious studies and history to explore the unique characteristics of China's interactions with Muslim societies in an increasingly globalizing world. The course will highlight important aspects of China's policy, including soft power towards Muslim countries in Asia. Some lectures and seminars of the course will be devoted to various aspects of the interaction and mutual influence of China and Chinese culture with different Muslim countries, cultures and societies. Students will gain knowledge about the features of intercultural interactions and mutual influences between China and Islamic countries over a long historical period.
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| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Students are expected to attend lectures and seminars. The course consists of 13 lectures (13 hours) and 13 interactive seminars (13 hours) involving discussions of the readings, individual and group assignments. For both lectures and seminars, students are expected to read materials specified below. In this course, students will read a combination of book chapters and journal articles. These readings will be used as basis for class discussions. Students will also develop their analytical and critical writing skills while working on final paper. Regular, active and informed participation is expected. 60% Assessment will be based on attendance, preparation of readings, participation in class discussion with the focus on qualitative contribution to the discussion, ability to answer questions based on the readings, come up with own interpretations and react to comments made by other students. Final paper (3000 words): 40% The final paper should relate to any aspect of the course. It can be a critical review of the existing literature on a specific topic, or an original piece of research (format and topic need to be approved by the instructor). The final paper is due by the seminar 12. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Indonesian Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Chinese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |