070178 SE Seminar - Historical Sources and Critique - Sources and Theoretical Approaches to Political Crime (2025W)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

Mo 17.11. 16:45-18:15 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).

Registration is open from Mo 08.09.2025 09:00 to Fr 19.09.2025 14:00
Registration is open from Mo 22.09.2025 09:00 to We 24.09.2025 14:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.10.2025 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Elena Bacchin

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

There are no classes on 13 October

Monday 06.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 13.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 20.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 27.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 03.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 10.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
N Monday 17.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 24.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 01.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Monday 15.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 30 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Thursday 22.01. 08:00 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Friday 23.01. 08:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 8, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Who is considered a political criminal? What penalties can be imposed for political crimes? Under what circumstances is it legitimate to contest and challenge a government? At what point do political criminals become the subject of foreign intervention?

The modern concept of political crime stems from the new ideas about rights and politics that emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries. This seminar will discuss modern theories on political crime and various historiographical positions.
It will also provide an in-depth examination of a wide range of primary sources, including ego-documents (such as memoirs and letters), legal documents (such as penal codes and trial transcripts), cultural sources (such as pictures, portraits, poetry and memorabilia), newspaper articles and diplomatic documents relating to political crime and prisoners.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be assessed based on a research paper, a presentation, and their contributions to discussions.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Research paper (8,000-9,000 words) (60% of the final grade)
Oral presentation (20% of the final grade)
Active participation in discussions (20% of the final grade)
Regular attendance (students may miss up to two classes)

Examination topics

The exam will cover all content from the course. Supporting materials can be found on Moodle.

Reading list

Please refer to the Moodle page for the reading list.

Association in the course directory

SP: Neuzeit, Zeitgeschichte
MA Geschichte (Version 2019): PM4 Individuelle Schwerpunktsetzung, SE Seminar (8 ECTS).
MEd UF GSP: UF MA GSP 01 Fachwissenschaft, Vertiefungsseminar 1: Quellenkunde und Quellenkritik (6 ECTS).

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