- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
History and coulture of Silk Road 3101-DWJED-OG
Lecture focuses on issues connected to the development of trade routes and cross-cultural contacts in Asia from antiquity to the colonial era. During classes questions connected to the following areas will be discussed:
-Geography of the communication roads in Asia; land and maritime trade routes
-Chronology and history of formation of the long distance trade routes
-History of research
-Main trading goods
-Migration of religions and ideas
-Main trade centres, their art and architecture
-Contemporaneous research problems
Bibliography:
Reading will be suggested during the lectures.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, student has a basic knowledge about actual state of research on the formation and development of the trade routes in Asia and understand contemporaneous research problems connected to these issues. He/She has basic knowledge about geography and history of the main communication routes, production and distribution of trading goods as well as cultural and social processes stimulated by the trade contacts in Asia. He/She knows and understand Basic terms connected to these subjects and is able to deepen his/her knowledge basing on information gained in the classroom, using the relevant literature.
Assessment criteria
Written test consisting of approximately 20 closed questions and questions concerning the iconographic material presented on the illustrations (100%)
Bibliography
Reading will be suggested during the lectures.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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