Dear papyrologists
The Fall 2008 Arabic Papyrology Webclass (see below) is fully booked.
However, as some people asked me to put their names on the waiting
list, I am considering opening up a second, parallel, class on
Tuesday, 16-18 h (Swiss time).
In case some latecomers would like to join us, please register
through www.ori.uzh.ch/apw until 29 August 2008.
Best wishes, Andreas Kaplony
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The Fall 2009 Arabic Papyrology Webclass: Arabic Contracts of Renting
and Buying Real Estate
Contracts of renting and buying real estate from Egypt (8th - 16th
century) are sources especially rich in information on every day
life. In this webclass, we will focus on living conditions, on
renting flats and buying (shares of) houses, the relationship between
neighbours - and the question of how far legal practice reflects
social conditions.
This is an on-line webclass. During each two or three sessions, an
unpublished contract from the Vienna collection is to be read. A scan
of the document will be sent to you in advance. Estimated time for
preparation: 1-2 hours/week. Communication will be in English.
Participants: MA and PhD students in Arabic and Islamic studies,
scholars interested in Arabic documents, persons in charge of Arabic
manuscript collections, etc.
Requirements: A computer (download); internet access; earphones;
microphone (internal or external). Communication will be through your
browser. No installation of applications or special fonts is required.
Duration: Fall semester 2008: 22 September - 20 December 2008;
Monday, 16-18 h Swiss time (time might be changed)
Fees: CHF 250.- (scholarships on request; no fees for students at the
Oriental institutes at Zurich, Bale, Berne, and Geneva)
Registration: through www.ori.uzh.ch/apw
Registration Deadline: 29 August 2008
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Kaplony
Orientalisches Seminar, Universität Zürich
Wiesenstrasse 9, Büro H-05, CH-8008 Zürich
Tel. 0(041)44 634 07 36, Fax 0(041)44 634 36 92
www.ori.uzh.ch. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Projekt Handel und Verkehr in Zentralasien: http://www.ori.uzh.ch/
research/centralasia/centralasiainfo.html
The Arabic Papyrology Database: www.ori.uzh.ch/apd
The Arabic Papyrology School: www.ori.uzh.ch/aps
The Arabic Papyrology Webclass: www.ori.uzh.ch/apw
