Universität Wien

070216 FS Reseach Seminar (2016S)

Insular Studies

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

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

2016, March 9 (Wednesday), time: 9:00-10:30; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: first meeting, general introduction.
2016, March 16 (Wednesday), time: 9:00-10:30; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: second meeting, selection of the cases to be investigated.
2016, April 13 (Wednesday), time: 9:00-10:30; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: third meeting, discussion about the progress of research works.
2016, May 11 (Wednesday), time: 9:00-10:30; room: Seminarraum Geschichte 1, main building of the University, 1st floor, staircase 10: fourth meeting, discussion about possible problems of research works.
2016 June 20 (Monday), time: 12.00: latest possible date of submission of the provisional research papers.
2016 June 24 (Friday), time: 10:00-18:00: final congress, presentation of cases.
2016 June 25 (Saturday), time: 10:00-18:00: final congress, presentation of cases.
2016 September 30 (Friday): latest possible date to submit the final version of the research paper.

  • Wednesday 09.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 16.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 13.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 11.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
  • Saturday 25.06. 10:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The research seminar deals with the value and the importance of islands in the process of globalisation. In the past fifty years and reinforced in recent times islands have repeatedly been the subject of political conflicts (e.g. South China Sea, Caribbean). The seminar will have a close look at these cases from a historical point of view.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students have to write a research paper, give an oral presentation, and have to participate in the debates and the review processes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are expected to attend all classes and meetings, to write a scientific paper (with critical footnotes, 70.000 characters + abstract), and to present the result of their research.

Examination topics

Guided research, discussion, scientific criticism, writing and presenting the research paper.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MA Globalgeschichte: Forschungsseminar (10 ECTS) | MA Geschichte 2014: PM 3 Forschungsseminar (10 ECTS)

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