Universität Wien

070318 SE Seminar - Eastern Europe - Major Concepts and Historical Experiences (2023W)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
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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

Tuesday 14.11. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Tuesday 21.11. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Tuesday 28.11. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Tuesday 05.12. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Tuesday 09.01. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Tuesday 16.01. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Tuesday 23.01. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Tuesday 30.01. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 29 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The purpose of the course is a critical rethinking of the social phenomenon, which is considered a central event in European history - the transition from the traditional to the modern world. The main emphasis is made on transformation the major social structures (family, city, nation, generation) and phenomena (war, revolution), as well as the articulation and reflection of these changes in identities, values ??and myths. The task of the course is also to get acquainted with the most important academic discussions on these topics. Each topic is discussed within the specific historical and cultural context of Eastern Europe.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are supposed to participate in each class meeting. Only two class meetings may be omitted but then the omitted topics should be discussed with the professor during his office hours.
Assessment will be based on clarity of arguments and knowledge of literature assigned to the course

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1) class discussion (40 %)
2) "take home" exam (60%)

Examination topics

Students will be asked to choose any topic from their current interests and to write a paper (up to 10 pages) on how it is related to the issues raised in the course. Alternatively, they may write of history of their family (minimum three generations) with a focus on the issues raised in the course.

Reading list

Gerschenkron, Alexander, Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective, a Book of Essays (Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1962), pp.5-30
Theodor Shanin, Peasants and Peasant Societies (Middlesex. Engl., Baltimore, M.D./US, Ringwood, V.I./Australia (1971)
Geoffrey Hosking and George Schöpflin (eds.) Myths and nationhood (Hurst & Co., 1997).
Rogers Bruebaker, "Myths and Misconceptions in the Study of Nationalism." in John Hall, ed., The State of the Nation: Ernest Gellner and the Theory of Nationalism (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998). Pp. 272-305

Association in the course directory

Schwerpunkte: Neuzeit, Zeitgeschichte, Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte, Osteurop. Geschichte, Historisch-Kulturwiss. Europaforschung

MEd Lehramt: UF MA GSP 01, Quellenkunde und Quellenkritik (6 ECTS)
MA Geschichte (V2019): Seminar aus PM4 (8 ECTS)
MA Interd. Osteuropastudien (V2019): PM3.1 / PM4 - Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA Globalgeschichte & Global Studies (V2019): M3/2 - Seminar (8 ECTS)

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