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Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Andreas Kaplony, LMU Munich, Institute for Near and Middle Eastern Studies

General Description

We mostly perceive Jerusalem through the eyes of those imagining, and possibily visiting, the city. In this course, however, we will use original documents, marginal notes in manuscripts, inscriptions, architecture and archaeology to understand the life of those actually living in the city and in the villages.
We will learn how to read and use these sources for historical research on Mamluk Jerusalem, and we will understand the complex interplay in between sources from very different backgrounds.

Mode

This is an on-line webclass. Scans of documents will be made accessible in advance.
Communication will be in English.

Time
Monday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, possibly 2:15 - 5:30 (Central European Time).
13 April - 13 July 2026, no teaching on 25 May 2025.

Certificate

A certificate of participation will be given if students have attended at least twelve meetings and if they have met the expectations as defined at the beginning of the semester.

Participants

This Webclass is designed for students of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Cultures and History, Medieval Studies, and Christian Arabic Studies.

Fees

250 Euro or an equivalent amount of working time.
No fees for students of Near and Middle Eastern Studies at LMU Munich, Universität Bonn, Universität Hamburg, and New York University.

Technical Issues

Technical problems arising during the semester that prevent students from attending the class are the students’ own responsibility; therefore, missed classes will not be substituted. However, if a technical event prevents all students from participating, the class will be substituted. Further information and registration

Further Information and Registration

To register, please write to andreas.kaplony at lmu.de with your name, academic affiliation, current position, your motivation; let us know, if you would like to participate 4:15-6:00 or rather 2:15 to 6:00.

Register until 30 March 2026. The webclass usually fills up quickly.

For futher information and a list of readings please see the course website.