Universität Wien

070069 PS BA-Proseminar - Ottoman Bulgaria (2023W)

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

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 11.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 18.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 25.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 08.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 15.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 22.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 29.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 06.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 13.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 10.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 17.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 24.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Wednesday 31.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27

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Aims, contents and method of the course

This undergraduate proseminar offers an in-depth exploration of Bulgarian history during the period of Ottoman rule. The course is structured around several interrelated themes that are central to understanding Bulgaria's socio-economic landscape during this era. These themes encompass institutional arrangements, social composition and hierarchical structures, population geography, economic activities, and the nexus of urban and rural networks. The course aims to contextualize Bulgaria’s experience under Ottoman governance within the broader scope of imperial dynamics, offering insights into how Muslim and Christian populace of Bulgaria interacted with, and was influenced by, larger forces in the Mediterranean world. An integral aspect of the course curriculum involves collaborative readings of both translated and original primary source materials. By scrutinizing these texts, students will be able to develop a more nuanced understanding of the historical circumstances, cultural exchanges, and social tensions that characterized this formative period. Such an approach will empower students to critically engage with the content, fostering a richer and more complex grasp of the intricacies of Bulgarian history during Ottoman rule. To facilitate critical thinking and academic discourse, students will be exposed to a variety of scholarly perspectives through readings in secondary literature. This will not only broaden their intellectual horizons but also provide them with the methodological tools required for historical analysis. By the end of the course, students are expected to have gained a comprehensive understanding of Bulgaria’s social and economic configurations during the Ottoman period, equipped with the analytical skills to assess primary sources and contribute meaningfully to scholarly discussions on the subject.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and active in-class participation are essential components of this undergraduate proseminar. Students are expected to come to class prepared, having closely read the assigned materials, which may include either primary sources or scholarly secondary literature. The objective is to encourage meaningful dialogue and critical thinking during class discussions. In addition to class participation, each student is required to deliver one oral presentation over the course of the semester. The oral presentation will focus on a topic chosen by the student in close consultation with the instructor. Serving as a precursor to the final seminar paper, the presentation should offer a preliminary version of the research, arguments, and insights that will be further developed in the final paper. This is an opportunity for students to receive constructive feedback from both the instructor and peers, thereby refining their arguments and methodological approaches before submitting the final written work. Students are obligated to submit a final seminar paper, which serves as a capstone project for the course. Throughout the semester, students will receive guided support in selecting an appropriate topic, identifying relevant literature, structuring their arguments, and developing a theoretical framework and methodology. This hands-on guidance aims to help students produce an academically rigorous paper that showcases their in-depth understanding of Bulgaria's history during the Ottoman period and their ability to engage with historical material critically.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The submission of a final seminar paper is mandatory. The final grade consists of the following components:
- Regular attendance and participation in discussions (30%)
- Oral presentation (20%)
- Final seminar paper (50%)

Examination topics

Reading list

In Moodle

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte (V2019): PM6 Hist. Arbeiten (5 ECTS)
BEd UF Geschichte: UF GP 04 (5 ECTS) - im Falle von Wahlregel alt (=1. Leistungserbringung in den Modulen GP03/04 vor 30.9.22): Osteurop. Geschichte

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