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070144 SE Research Seminar Global History and Global Studies - Global Nuclear Governance (2026S)

in Historical Perspective

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 11.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 18.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 25.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 15.04. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 22.04. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 29.04. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 06.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 13.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 27.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 03.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 10.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 17.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
  • Wednesday 24.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This research seminar will deal with the historical evolution of global nuclear governance. Based on the analysis and discussion of primary sources and research literature from various disciplines (primarily history, but also security studies, international relations, international law, peace and conflict studies) as well as on a broad understanding of “global governance,” the seminar will look at varies themes, actors, institutions, and treaties. Special attention will be paid to the evolution of Vienna-based international organizations. The participants will learn about different concepts of nuclear governance (nuclear safety; nuclear security; nuclear disarmament/arms control/nonproliferation) in historical perspective as well as regarding current developments.
During the seminar, participants will improve their skills in the reading and analyzing primary sources and scholarly texts; developing strong research questions and arguments; and planning and writing research papers.

Assessment and permitted materials

Besides the work on the assigned readings and active participation, the evaluation will be based on a research paper (approx. 6,000 words).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements and assessment standards:
• Reading the assigned texts and active participation in classroom discussions - 40%
• Draft outline, oral presentation, and final text of the research paper - 60%
Please note that attendance at the first session is mandatory.
In the event of two absences during the semester, a written compensation assignment is required; in the event of three or more absences, the seminar can only be completed positively in exceptional cases and after timely consultation with the course instructor.

Examination topics

All relevant literature will be uploaded on the seminar's Moodle page.

Reading list

Campbell Craig and Sergey Radchenko. The Atomic Bomb and the Origins of the Cold War. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2008.
Elisabeth Roehrlich. Inspectors for Peace: A History of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022.

Association in the course directory

MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies (2019): PM4 Forschungsmodul
MA Geschichte: PM 2, Forschungsseminar; PM 3 Forschungsseminar; Schwerpunkt Globalgeschichte

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