Rencontre Ibn Khaldun: “Arabic Studies in Germany in the Twenty-First Century: Projects, Curricula and Challenges”

The Merian Center for Advanced Studies in the Maghreb (MECAM) is jointly organizing a Rencontre Ibn Khaldun with Arab-German Young Academy (AGYA). In the context of the shift from Orientalism to Arabism, Dr. Christian Junge’s lecture examines the evolution of Arabic studies in Germany in the 21st century, highlighting key projects, methodologies, and challenges. The event also showcases a German-language textbook on Arabic studies, currently being translated into Arabic by Dr. Anis Ben Amor. Moderated by MECAM fellow Dr. Sanabel Abdelrahman, the Rencontre Ibn Khaldun addresses the following questions: What topics are currently being addressed in Arabic studies in Germany? What theories and approaches do they use? What are the central research questions?  As a case study, the event explores the local and global social media reception of Alaa Al Aswany’s novel “Jumhuriyat ka’an”. It discusses the culture of reading and literary criticism in the digital age.

Please note that the event will be held in Arabic

Date : 19 Novembre 2024 (1pm – 2:30pm)

Location : Institut Supérieur des Sciences Humaines de Tunis (Salle Paul Ricœur)