Universität Wien

070050 GR Guided Reading (2016W)

Global History

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

Students will read and discuss representative texts and documents in English; a very good command of the language is a necessary precondition for successful class attendance.
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: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 07.10. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 14.10. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 21.10. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 28.10. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 04.11. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 11.11. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 18.11. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 25.11. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 02.12. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 09.12. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 16.12. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 13.01. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 20.01. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 27.01. 09:00 - 10:30 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This GR will introduce students to representative regions and countries in Global history, namely Asia, the Americas, Afdrica, and Europe. Therefore, students will examine a variety of representative and relevant texts and documents of Global history.

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading is based on regular class attendance and the quality of classroom discussion (20%), the oral presentation of a selected topic including a short paper (30%), and the weekly written assignments (50%). - Important notice: No electronic devices are permitted in class - no computers, tablets, mobile phones, etc. This will facilitate students to focus on discussions and debates in class without being distracted or disturbed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The GR will be taught in an interactive manner, and students are expected to fully participate in reading of the texts and documents and of discussion in class.

Examination topics

Students will carefully read, study, and discuss a variety of selected documents and scholarly articles.

Reading list

Texts and documents will be provided on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte: Epoche(n): Neuzeit, Zeitgeschichte (4 ECTS) | BA UF Geschichte, Sozialkunde & Politische Bildung: GR zu Globalgeschichte (4 ECTS) | Diplom UF Geschichte, Sozialkunde & Politische Bildung: GR zu: Politikgeschichte (4 ECTS) | MA HPS: M1.2, M1.3

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