Universität Wien

070042 GR Guided Reading (2016S)

Kaiser Franz Joseph und seine Zeit

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work

The GR looks at the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph. His reign was marked by cultural and scientific excellence as well as by major political transformations. After the suppression of the revolution, the monarchy was turned into a neo-absolutist state, where liberal ideas remained restricted to the economic field. Military losses and budgetary problems ended this form of government and paved the way for the parliamentary system, the 'Ausgleich' with Hungary and the beginning of the Dual Monarchy.

The reign of Emperor Franz Joseph has been intensively studied in recent years. I just want to point to the successful project "The Habsburg Monarchy 1848-1918" and to substantial contributions to neoabsolutism, parliamentarism and the nationality conflict, which were published more recently.

Within this GR, we will discuss a small selection of the wide range of important contributions to the reign of Francis Joseph. The mein focus will be on three field:
- The courtly and 'private' life of the Emperor: education, dynastic networks, commitments to representation, family life;
- Policy Challenges: Absolutism and 'Ausgleich', science and nationality conflicts
- Military and International Relations: the role of the Habsburg monarchy in the internationalism of the 19th century, the Universal Exhibition of 1873 and the internal political debates about the South Slav question, and the Radetzky-cult in Cisleithania

The GR is organized as a joint discussion. This requires a careful reading of the texts before the meeting.
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.03. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 16.03. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 06.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 13.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 20.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 27.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 04.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 11.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 18.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 25.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 01.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 08.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 15.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 22.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Wednesday 29.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The GR will provide fresh insights into the history of court life and politics during the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph. The seminar is organized as a joint discussion with group work elements. The basis of our joint discussions will be the readings made available through the Moodle platform. The basis of group work activities are copies of source material distributed during the meeting.

Assessment and permitted materials

The assessment of the performance is based on the essays (1-2 pages) you are expected to write on each reading and upload before the meeting. In addition, your active participation in the seminar will count as well.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Essays and active participation

Examination topics

Readings provided through the Moodle Platform

Reading list

s. Moodle platform

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte: Guided Reading zu Neuzeit (4 ECTS) | BA UF Geschichte, Sozialkunde & Politische Bildung: Guided Reading - Historisch-Kulturwissenschaftliche Europaforschung, Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte (4 ECTS) Diplom UF Geschichte, Sozialkunde & Politische Bildung: GR zu Historisch-Kulturwissenschaftliche Europaforschung, Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte, Politikgeschichte (4 ECTS) |

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