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070116 VO Introduction to Global History (2017S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte

This class will provide a thematic introduction into approaches to and topics of Global and World History.

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 15.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 22.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 29.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 05.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 26.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 03.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 10.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 17.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 24.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 31.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 07.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 14.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 21.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This is a lecture class, though ample space will be given for questions and debate. In addition, reading material will be provided for each unit. Lecture should enable students to apply methods and lines of argumentation in the field of Global History in their own research as well as to critically evaluate current debates on "Globalization" and its historical dimensions.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination (28.6.2017). Participation in the discussion of the lecture and the reading materials provided for each unit will also be taken into consideration.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students demonstrate in written examination their familiarity with the contents presented in the lecture as well as entailed in the literature provided and show their ability to apply this knowledge discussing more open questions in the examination. There will be an extra-requirement for those students who need to earn 5 ECTS for this class (additional essay).

Examination topics

Presentations of the lectures plus required reading.

Reading list

Eric Vanhaute, World History: an Introduction, London-New York 2013
Sebastian Conrad, What is Global History? Princeton 2016


Association in the course directory

MA Globalgeschichte&Global Studies: APM Grundlagen der Globalgeschichte (3 ECTS) | MA Geschichte. Einführung in den Schwerpunkt Globalgeschichte (5 ECTS)

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