Universität Wien

070234 SE Seminar - Historical sources and critique - Humanitarianism and Human Rights (2026S)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 12.05. 16:45-18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9

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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

DI 10.03.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 17.03.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 24.03.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 14.04.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 21.04.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 28.04.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 05.05.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 12.05.2026 16.45-18.15
DI 19.05.2026 16.45-18.15
MI 17.06.2026 08.00-18:15

  • Tuesday 10.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 17.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 24.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 14.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 21.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 28.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 05.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 19.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 17.06. 08:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Wednesday 17.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 17.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar will explore key definitions as well as major historiographical perspectives and debates concerning the emergence of human rights regimes and humanitarianism. It will also examine specific case studies from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including—but not limited to—topics such as the antislavery movement, the interwar refugee question, the founding of Amnesty International, and the Biafra War. In addition, the seminar will provide an in-depth analysis of a wide range of primary sources, including legal documents, visual materials, organizational records, photographs, novels, and ego-documents.

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

Research paper (8,000 words with bibliography and endnotes) (60% of the final grade)
Oral presentation (on the same topic of the research paper) (10% of the final grade).
Active participation in discussions and introduction to readings during a session (30% of the final grade).
Regular attendance (students may miss up to two classes)

Examination topics

All content discussed during class, additional materials can be found on Moodle.

Reading list

Please refer to the Moodle page for the reading list.
For a general introduction, see: Silvia Salvatici, A History of Humanitarianism: In the Name of Others, Manchester, Manchester University Press, 2019.

Association in the course directory

SP: Neuzeit, Zeitgeschichte, Globalgeschichte

MEd UF MA GP 01: SE Vertiefungsseminar 1: Quellenkunde und Quellenkritik (6 ECTS)
MA Geschichte (2019): PM4 Seminar aus Geschichte (8 ECTS)

Last modified: Th 26.02.2026 09:06