070166 VO Modern History (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Monday 30.06.2025 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Wednesday 15.10.2025 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Wednesday 26.11.2025 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
N Monday 12.01.2026 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5

Lecturers

Elena Bacchin

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 10.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 17.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 24.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 31.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 07.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 28.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 05.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 12.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 19.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 26.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 02.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 16.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8
Monday 23.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Gerda-Lerner-Saal HS 41 Hauptgebäude,1.Stock, Stiege 8

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The module covers the chronological arc (ca. 1500 to ca. 1914), spanning from the expansion of the world’s horizons and the gradual disappearance of the medieval worldview to the establishment of industrial and mass society. In other words, it examines the period in which the process of globalization begins, alongside the emergence and consolidation of political and religious tolerance, the modern state, citizens’ rights, and national movements. Although the module places special focus on Europe, it seeks to position it within a broader global context and critically engage with Eurocentric narratives.
Students will be introduced to the core themes of modern history, engage with historiographical debates and key terminology of the period, reflect on notions of European identity and modernity, and learn to identify and analyze basic primary sources.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (four exam dates are offered).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A minimum score of 50 out of 100 points is required: 20% from multiple-choice questions and 80% from open-ended questions.

Examination topics

Lectures, slides, additional reading provided on moodle.

Reading list

See Moodle page.

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte (2019): PM3 Epochen oder ZWM Weitere EAR 1 oder 2 (5 ECTS)
BEd UF GP 02: VO Geschichte der Neuzeit (5 ECTS)
EC Geschichte (2021): M1a Alternatives Pflichtmodul Epochen, VO Geschichte der Neuzeit (5 ECTS)

Last modified: Th 18.09.2025 14:06