Universität Wien

070366 UE Reading Course Global History (2020S)

5.00 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

There will be extra sessions to attend on the 11.03.2020 (09.45-13.00; Seminarraum 1; Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1; Erdgeschoß) and 20.05.2020 (09.45-13.00; Seminarraum 3; Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1; 1.Stock)

  • Thursday 05.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 11.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 19.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 26.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 02.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 23.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 30.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 07.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 14.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 28.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This series of lectures will introduce different themes and approaches to Global History, spanning from comparative and connected histories to world systems analysis, the “Great Divergence” debate and Global Labor History. Different world regions and topics will be scrutinized but more emphasis is given to labor issues, socio-economic development, migration, questions of periodization, cultural exchange and entanglements, as well as the history of capitalism in Asia and Europe. The main focus is on the period between the 16th and 19th centuries even though earlier and later periods will also be covered.

This reading course supplements the series of lectures titled “Introduction to Global History” (070351). Texts connected to each session of the “Introduction to Global History” lecture series will be analyzed and discussed in order to amplify and develop a more thorough understanding of the issues at hand. Students attending this course are also expected to take part in the series of lectures.

Most of the lectures will be given by expert historians and social scientists who have been invited by the lecture series organizer. The lectures will last about 45 minutes and are followed by questions and discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

Each student is expected to prepare a short presentation (10-15 min.) for one of the sessions; teamwork is possible (50%). Active participation in the discussions is expected (50%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are required to participate continuously throughout the course, i.e. through weekly reading and writing assignments. Each student is expected to prepare a short presentation (10-15 min.) for one of the sessions; teamwork is possible (50%). Active participation in the discussions is expected (50%).

Examination topics

Each student is expected to prepare a short presentation (10-15 min.) for one of the sessions; teamwork is possible (50%)

Reading list

Kaveh Yazdani and Dilip Menon (eds.), Capitalisms: Towards a Global History, Oxford University Press: Delhi 2020

Association in the course directory

SP Globalgeschichte

MA Geschichte (2014): PM1 Lektürekurs (5 ECTS)
MA Geschichte (2019): PM1 Lektürekurs (5 ECTS)
MA Globalgeschichte (2008): Globalgeschichtliche Theorien, Quellen und Methoden (5 ECTS)
MA Globalgeschichte (2019): PM1 Lektürekurs (5 ECTS)

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