070139 UE Readings in the History of Historiography (2023S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 06.02.2023 09:00 to We 22.02.2023 14:00
- Registration is open from Fr 24.02.2023 09:00 to Tu 28.02.2023 14:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2023 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 17.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
- Friday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
- Friday 21.04. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
- Friday 21.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
- Friday 28.04. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
- Friday 28.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
- Friday 05.05. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
- Friday 05.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
- Friday 12.05. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
- Friday 12.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
How do historians work? What is history and history writing? How has history evolved as a discipline and alongside it our understanding of historical realities? In this seminar we will learn about the history of history, so to speak. We will acquire general knowledge on the long-term evolution of historiography and some of the most widely used methodological approaches to history writing. At the same time, by critically discussing the assigned readings in class, we will become familiar with the main formal features of scholarly history writing. Particular emphasis will be given to comparative, transnational, global and microhistorical approaches as well as to gender history. In so doing, we will also explore how these ap-proaches can be used in historical sub-disciplines such as financial history, which might at first appear to be characterised by little methodological variety due to its relative short history and limited focus. Final-ly, although in a cursory way due to the length of the course, we will attempt to look beyond Western historiography and open up our perspective to historical traditions from the rest of the world.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students are expected to read all the assigned texts before each class, to actively contribute to class discussion and to timely deliver short written assignments.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements:
regular attendance (max. 2 unexcused absences = 2 sessions = SWS 4.00. In case of illness confirmed by a doctor's note, additional absenteeism can be compensated by further written assignments)
reading of all the assigned texts and active participation in class discussion (40% of the final grade)
timely delivery of short written assignments (60% of the final grade)
in case of insufficient participation in class discussion some extra written work may be required.Please note: in order to pass the course each and every requirement must be met (reading, participation, delivery of written assignments).Grading scale:
1. (excellent) 100 – 90 %
2. (good) 89 – 81 %
3. (satisfactory) 80 – 71 %
4. (sufficient) 70 – 61 %
5. (insufficient) 60 – 0 %
regular attendance (max. 2 unexcused absences = 2 sessions = SWS 4.00. In case of illness confirmed by a doctor's note, additional absenteeism can be compensated by further written assignments)
reading of all the assigned texts and active participation in class discussion (40% of the final grade)
timely delivery of short written assignments (60% of the final grade)
in case of insufficient participation in class discussion some extra written work may be required.Please note: in order to pass the course each and every requirement must be met (reading, participation, delivery of written assignments).Grading scale:
1. (excellent) 100 – 90 %
2. (good) 89 – 81 %
3. (satisfactory) 80 – 71 %
4. (sufficient) 70 – 61 %
5. (insufficient) 60 – 0 %
Examination topics
To pass the exam, students must prove able to: understand and critically discuss scholarly history texts in English, possess a general knowledge of the historiographical schools and historical methods presented in class, write short academic assignments (either in English or German) that are formally well structured, clear, coherent and correct in terms of content.
Reading list
The reading list will be made available on Moodle before the start of the seminar.
Association in the course directory
BA Geschichte (V2019): PM1 Quellen und Methoden - UE Lektüre historiographischer Texte und Historiographiegeschichte (4 ECTS).
BEd UF GP 05: Quellen und Methoden 1 - KU Lektüre historiographischer Texte und Historiographiegeschichte (4 ECTS)
BEd UF GP 05: Quellen und Methoden 1 - KU Lektüre historiographischer Texte und Historiographiegeschichte (4 ECTS)
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