Universität Wien

070069 PS BA-Proseminar - Cities in Ottoman Europe: Historical Sources and Digital Tools (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 08.05. 13:00-14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27

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

  • Thursday 06.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 13.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 20.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 27.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 03.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 10.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 15.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 22.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 05.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 12.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27
  • Thursday 26.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2Q-EG-27

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Cities in Ottoman Europe: Historical Sources and Digital Tools is an undergraduate proseminar that explores the urban landscapes of Ottoman Europe through historical sources and digital methodologies. Students will examine the social, economic, and political structures of Ottoman cities, engaging with archival documents, maps, and travelers’ accounts to reconstruct urban life. The course introduces key historiographical debates while equipping students with digital tools such as GIS, text analysis, and database management to analyze historical data. By integrating traditional and computational approaches, students will gain a deeper understanding of Ottoman urbanism and develop skills relevant to both historical research and digital humanities.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and active participation are crucial aspects of this undergraduate proseminar. Students are expected to arrive prepared, having thoroughly engaged with the assigned readings, which may include primary sources or scholarly secondary literature. The goal is to foster meaningful dialogue and encourage critical thinking during class discussions. In addition to participation, each student is required to deliver one oral presentation during the semester. The topic for this presentation will be chosen by the student in close consultation with the instructor. The presentation serves as a precursor to the final seminar paper, offering a preliminary exploration of the research, arguments, and insights that will be further developed in the written work. This presentation provides an opportunity for students to receive constructive feedback from both the instructor and their peers, helping to refine their arguments and methodological approaches before final submission. As a capstone project for the course, students must submit a final seminar paper. Throughout the semester, students will receive guidance in selecting an appropriate topic, identifying relevant literature, structuring their arguments, and developing a theoretical framework and methodology.

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

Seminar paper. The topic is to be discussed and defined in consultation with the instructor.

Reading list

Salma Khadra Jayyusi et al., eds., The City in the Islamic World (Leiden; Boston: Brill, 2008).
Weekly readings on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte (2019): PM6, PS Proseminar (5 ECTS)
BEd UF GP 04: PS Proseminar (5 ECTS)

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