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070007 KU Methods of Historical Research and Writing (2016W)

7.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

14 units from October 10, 2016, through January 30, 2017

Excursion to the Haus-, Hof- und Staatsarchiv on a date to be determined (Friday PM)

  • Monday 10.10. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 17.10. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 24.10. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 31.10. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 07.11. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 14.11. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 21.11. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 28.11. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 05.12. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 12.12. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 09.01. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 16.01. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 23.01. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Monday 30.01. 12:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The overall topic of the course is "Rebellion, Revolution, Civil War". Students will be asked to choose an event falling into this category, to locate a relevant primary resource in an online repository, and to furnish an analysis of this source in a short academic paper. In accordance with the History curriculum, this exercise is designed to cover the following skills and activities in theory and practise: searching for general information and for literature, formulating a research question, dealing with historical sources, writing academic papers, citing literature and sources, presenting results orally. A first experience with historical auxiliary sciences and archival science is also a component of the goals.

Assessment and permitted materials

written academic paper (ca. 25.000 characters), presentation, several short written assignments, attendance and active participation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirements for a passing grade are the timely submission of the first and final drafts of the written paper, and the presentation. The following components will be included in the grade:
Final version of written paper 40%
Presentation 25%
Written homework assignments 25%
Active participation 10%

Examination topics

Reading list

see reading list in the Moodle course

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte: KU Geschichtswissenschaftliche Arbeitstechniken und Archivkunde (7 ECTS) | BA UF: KU Geschichtswissenschaftliche Arbeitstechniken und Archivkunde (7 ECTS) | Diplom UF: Geschichtswissenschaftliche Arbeitstechniken und Archivkunde (7 ECTS)

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