This colloquium serves the discussion of doctoral projects, the joint reading of chapters, discussion of evolving outlines, research problems and the preparation of defenses. It will be held in the form of a number of block sessions at Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient. Those interested in participating who are not supervised by Ulrike Freitag and who work on topics related to the history of the MENA-region are requested to contact her before April 1 by email. close