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Seminar: 09-50-M7-3 Capitalism and Ecological Imperialism in the Middle East - Details

Seminar: 09-50-M7-3 Capitalism and Ecological Imperialism in the Middle East - Details

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Veranstaltungsname Seminar: 09-50-M7-3 Capitalism and Ecological Imperialism in the Middle East
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Veranstaltungsnummer 09-50-M7-3
Semester SoSe 2025
Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden 9
Wartelisteneinträge 1
Heimat-Einrichtung Kulturwissenschaft
Veranstaltungstyp Seminar in der Kategorie Lehre
Erster Termin Dienstag, 08.04.2025 10:00 - 12:00, Ort: SFG 1030
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Englischsprachige Veranstaltung Ja

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SFG 1030
Dienstag: 10:00 - 12:00, wöchentlich (14x)

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Course Overview:
Imagine standing amid the shimmering sands of the Middle East, where ancient caravan trails now rumble with oil rigs and the echoes of empires—especially Britain and the U.S.—roar through the dunes. This isn’t just a region—it’s the beating heart of a global machine, where Western greed clashes with fragile ecosystems, pumping out the petrochemical lifeblood of our modern world. What happens if it stops? Europe and beyond could evaporate in a heartbeat, and the future hangs in the balance. Ready to unravel how capitalism and ecological conquest, scripted by London and Washington, have locked us into this high-stakes drama?

Course Description:
Buckle up for a wild ride through a century of chaos and cash in the Middle East. This course dives headfirst into the collision of capitalism and ecological imperialism, with Britain and the U.S. as the ringmasters of oil-fueled domination. We’ll dig into the gritty truth: how British colonial blueprints and American muscle turned deserts into profit pits, spilling oil into ecosystems, choking cities with sanctions, and staining rivers red with war. Today, that legacy powers a new world order hooked on a long list of petrochemical goodies—plastics, fertilizers, fuels—and if the Middle East stalls, Europe and the rest could vanish in a puff of smoke. This isn’t just history—it’s the fuse for tomorrow’s crises and showdowns.

Central Questions:
• How did Britain and the U.S. mastermind the heist of the Middle East’s oil and soul?
• What happens when war, sanctions, and dying ecosystems threaten the petro-pipeline?
• How is this imperial-ecological mess rewriting our future—and could it grind the world to a halt?
Methodological Approach:
We’re not just flipping through dusty textbooks. You’ll crack open historical archives—like secret British oil deals or U.S. war memos—wrestle with bold ideas from environmental and postcolonial thinkers, and dissect jaw-dropping case studies that show how the Middle East’s pulse keeps our petrochemical world ticking. Bring your curiosity; we’ll supply the tools to expose the imperial playbook.
Learning Objectives:
By the finish line, you’ll:
• Decode the twisted love story between capitalism and ecology, with Britain and the U.S. at the helm.
• Spot the puppet strings of Anglo-American power behind the petro-junkie world.
• Connect the dots from desert oil wells to a future where Europe could evaporate if the taps run dry.
• Arm yourself with razor-sharp frameworks to tackle tomorrow’s wildest challenges.

Why This Matters Now:
Climate change is slamming the Middle East like a sandstorm on steroids, with Britain and the U.S.’s oil-stained fingerprints driving a legacy that’s frying our planet and chaining us to petrochemicals—think everything from your phone to your food supply. If the Middle East falters, the new world order collapses, and Europe’s lights go out first. This imperialist-ecology mashup isn’t just history—it’s the crucible where our future is forged, from rising seas to a petro-fueled reckoning. Want to fight for sustainability, decode global power plays, or shape the world you’ll inherit? This course isn’t just a class—it’s your ticket to the front lines of a planet on the brink.

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