Universität Wien

070013 VO Introduction to Global History and Global Studies (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
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Fr 10.01. 09:45-11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7

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Language: English

Examination dates

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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 04.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 18.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 25.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 08.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 15.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 22.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 06.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 13.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 17.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Friday 24.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Assessment and permitted materials

How to write global history in 2024? This lecture will provide an introduction into central topics and themes of global history by introducing different narratives of global history and how they are constructed. It does so through a closer look at specific subfields of global history that have been especially prominent in recent years (such migration, capitalism, development, or communication), at specific epochs (such as the Middle Ages) and at specific regions or regional concepts and their place in global history (such as Africa or Asia).

This lecture is also an opportunity for the EMGS students to get to know members of the faculty teaching Global History in Vienna. Parts of lecture will be taught by the main lecturer who introduces global history narratives from universal histories and world system theories to latest attempts to tell global history. This overview is complemented by contributions of Viennese colleagues who introduce and intervene into specific narratives of the global.

While this is a lecture class, during and at the end of each lecture, there will be time for questions, comments, and discussion. The lecture is connected to the Reading Course Global History and Global Studies (070014 UE) in which we will discuss texts directly related to the topics of the lecture. Students are invited to attend both courses, if applicable, as they complement each other.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active participation

Reflections for final discussion (20 per cent of grade)

Written exam about content of lectures (80 per cent of grade)

Examination topics

The exam is based on the content of the lectures. Students are expected to address the main debates in global history within specific fields, epochs, and regions.

Reading list

No mandatory readings are related to this course. Voluntary readings will be suggested during the lectures.

Association in the course directory

MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies (Version 2019): PM 1 (5 ECTS).
MA Geschichte (Version 2019): PM1 Einführung in Themenfelder, Räume und Epochen, VO Vorlesung zur Schwerpunkt-Einführung Globalgeschichte (5 ECTS).

Last modified: Fr 29.11.2024 13:46