Universität Wien

070129 UE Guided Reading Modern History (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 16.06. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7

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

  • Monday 10.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 17.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 24.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 31.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 07.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 28.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 05.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 12.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 19.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 26.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 02.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 23.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Monday 30.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will introduce students to central topics and historiographical debates related to Modern History (Neuzeit, ca. 1500 to ca. 1914), focusing on various aspects and regions, such as periodization, confessionalization, state formation, political changes, cultural transformations, and globalization. We will discuss book chapters, research articles, and primary sources, considering a broad range of perspectives, including political, social, cultural, and gender history.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be assessed based on short written assignments, a presentation, and their contribution to discussions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Short summaries of the literature with main questions or theses for at least 7 sessions (65% of the final grade).
- One oral presentation (20% of the final grade).
- Active participation in discussions (15% of the final grade).
- Regular attendance (students may miss up to two classes).

Grading Scale:
100% - 87%: 1
86.99% - 75%: 2
74.99% - 63%: 3
62.99% - 50%: 4
49.99% - 0%: 5

Examination topics

No exam. For partial performance criteria, see Minimum Requirements and Assessment Criteria.

Reading list

See Moodle page.

Association in the course directory

Vertiefung zu: VO Geschichte der Neuzeit

BA Geschichte (2019): PM5 Vertiefung Neuzeit (5 ECTS)
EC Geschichte (2021): M1a Alternatives Pflichtmodul Epochen (5 ECTS)

Last modified: We 26.02.2025 11:45