E365 Topics in International Economic History - Topics in Historical Development Economics
Content
The seminar provides an overview of different topics in Economic History with focus on
human capital formation
demographics
interesting topics within various world regions.
Key facts about the course
ECTS-Credits
6
Level
B.Sc.
Degree
Workload
30/150
class/self
Cycle
WS, SS
generally
Course language
ENG
Duration of the module
1
term
Exam written
Term paper
Maximum Student number
28
Objectives
By writing a term paper, students will be able to gather, analyze and apply information, to formulate convincing arguments, communicate academic ideas, produce conclusions and acquire skills in academic writing. On the basis of defending their term paper in the seminar, they will also gain advanced presentation and communication skills.
Registration
Necessary!
Registration period: 16.09. - 11.10.2024
Type of registration: online form (here available during the registration period) Please note: Confirmation e-mails are not sent before the end of the registration period!
Course work
Presentation (required - not graded)
Course type
Seminar (2 SWS)
Literature
Baten, Joerg (ed.), A History of the Global Economy: 1500 to the Present, Cambridge University Press. Essays and working papers on the Department's homepage at: uni-tuebingen.de/de/18732
Exam
Submission deadline: 31.01.2025
About the seminar
Course can be taken as part of the following programs/modules:
