Universität Wien

070233 UE Guided Reading Austrian History 2 - The Habsburg empire both sides of the Leitha (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 27.05. 16:45-18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10

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).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The session of Monday 27. May will take place from 18.30 to 19.00 (instead of the usual schedule). Students will have the occasion to attend the keynote lecture given by Dominique Reill for the 3rd Annual Late Habsburg Network Workshop. They are warmly encourage to take part in the following discussion.

Monday 04.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 11.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 18.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 08.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 15.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 22.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 29.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 06.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 13.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 03.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 10.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 17.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Monday 24.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This Guided Reading course shall be focused on the history of the Eastern part of the Habsburg Monarchy, offering an overview of the cultural, social and political history of Hungary c. 1815-1918 through the prism of its embedment into the history of the Habsburg Monarchy. Students will critically engage with contemporary sources and scholarly literature, gain a thorough understanding of this other half of the Monarchy, while deepening their understanding of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Habsburg history.
The relevant scholarly literature and/or written sources is arranged both thematically and in chronological order, following this central question: how general issues and debates in the Habsburg Monarchy echoed at the Hungarian level?
After completing the course, the students shall be familiarized with key topics ranging from modernization and integration to the empire, the 1848/49 revolution and independence, the 1867 compromise and dual state construct, development of state infrastructures and civil society, the formation of national, confessional and political identities, economic and demographic developments, bourgeoisification, mentalities and ways of living, and finally World War I and the collapse of the Habsburg Monarchy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and reading of the obligatory texts uploaded weekly on the Moodle platform.
Final grade results from active participation in the class discussion, as well as the completion of written and oral assignments. Regular summaries (Leseprotokollen) will be asked to prepare the discussion, additionally to two short essays (Kurzessay), a final bibliography and the oral presentation/moderation of one session (details will be given during the first session). Summaries and essays can be written in either English, German, Hungarian or French, the oral presentation will however be held only in English.
Summaries should briefly comment on the text while highlighting the principal arguments, and propose a question to the general discussion. Essays (1-2 pages max.) will propose an analysis of the text and can refer to the general literature. Important here is the critical reflexion, as well as the traceability of the arguments and the ability to draw parallels with other texts. It is not about knowing everything, rather to be able to contextualize and criticise, and reflect upon a text.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Reading of the obligatory texts uploaded weekly on the Moodle platform and active participation to the class discussion (20%)
• Completion of the assigned homework (60%)
• Oral presentation (20%)

Good reading knowledge of both English and German are required (especially from Erasmus, most of the primary sources being in German).
Please note: in case of insufficient participation in class discussion some extra written work may be required.

Examination topics

Reading list

Scientific literature (both in English and in German) and historical sources on the place and role of Hungary in the Habsburg monarchy (distributed via Moodle).

Association in the course directory

Vertiefung zu: VO Österr. Geschichte 2

BA Geschichte (2019): PM5 - Vertiefung Österr. Geschichte 2 / ZWM Fremdsprachen in der Geschichtswissenschaft (5 ECTS)
BEd UF Geschichte: Österreichische Geschichte 2 (4 ECTS)

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