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Cultural and social aspects of development
Kulturelle und gesellschaftliche Aspekte der Entwicklung
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:18
Abstract
The lectures start with a comparative presentation of European and non-European cultures and their concepts of development. It covers issues of colonial history, of "livelihood systems" in developing countries, the role of education and training, inkages between culture, society and technology as well as concepts of development in the context of world religions.
Objective
The lectures start with a comparative presentation of European and non-European cultures and their concepts of development. It covers issues of colonial history, of "livelihood systems" in developing countries, the role of education and training, inkages between culture, society and technology as well as concepts of development in the context of world religions.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- NDS
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Kulturelle und gesellschaftliche Aspekte der Entwicklung
Ort: VOA
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4 h weekly |