Universität Wien

070310 UE Guided Reading Economic and Social History (2025S)

An exceptional country? Capitalism, war and social conflict in American history

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Fr 02.05. 09:45-13:00 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Freitag 21.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 21.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 04.04. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 04.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 02.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 09.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Freitag 16.05. 09:50 - 12:55 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 16.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 06.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03
  • Freitag 06.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Porzellangasse 4, EG03

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Was American economic development truly exceptional in a global perspective and which were its causes? Was American slavery an integral part of the world capitalist system and how did it contribute to national growth? How has the Civil War historiography evolved since the nineteenth century and how can we interpret its ambivalent history also in light of the current political debate? What can we learn from the “Free Silver” debate about the US political economy and Populism then and now? To what extent did the economic rise of the United States and the emergence of Anti-American sentiment influence European economic policies?
In this class we approach four main historiographic debates on the economic and social history of the United States on the basis of primary sources and cutting-edge research. Our aim is not only to develop a critical understanding of American history in a global context but also to become conversant with a vast array of historiographic approaches and apply essential skills of history research through careful reading, extensive discussion and short written assignments.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Students are expected to read all the assigned texts before each class, timely deliver short written assignments and actively contribute to class discussion.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Minimum requirements:

• regular attendance (max. 2 unexcused absences = 2 sessions = SWS 4.00. In case of illness confirmed by a doctor's note, additional absenteeism can be compensated by further written assignments)
• reading of all the assigned texts and active participation in class discussion (40% of the final grade)
• timely delivery of short written assignments (60% of the final grade)
• in case of insufficient participation in class discussion some extra written work may be required.

Please note: in order to pass the course each and every requirement must be met (reading, participation, delivery of 2 written assignments).
Grading scale:

• 1 (excellent) 100 – 90 %
• 2 (good) 89 – 81 %
• 3 (satisfactory) 80 – 71 %
• 4 (sufficient) 70 – 61 %
• 5 (insufficient) 60 – 0 %

Prüfungsstoff

Student should become familiar with the main historiographic debates discussed in class as presented in the reading material and on the basis of the individual research needed for the written assignments (see above)

Literatur

to be announced in the first session

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

SP: Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte, Globalgeschichte

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BEd UF Geschichte: GP03 Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte (4 ECTS)
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Letzte Änderung: Do 17.04.2025 13:25