Universität Wien

080010 VU B620 Society: From workers culture to cultures of work: (2025S)

Cultural theories and concepts

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 06.05. 12:45-14:15 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse

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. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

There might be short excursions into the city on certain dates.

  • Tuesday 11.03. 12:45 - 14:15 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 11.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 25.03. 12:45 - 14:15 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 25.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 08.04. 12:45 - 14:15 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 08.04. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 06.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 20.05. 12:45 - 14:15 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 20.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 03.06. 12:45 - 14:15 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 03.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 17.06. 12:45 - 14:15 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 17.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Work is a historically evolved category in empirical cultural studies. Accordingly, the focal points of research on work—and, for example, in contrast, on "non-work"—have continually shifted over time. This course traces the paradigm shift from worker culture research to work cultures research—and possibly back?—through the reading of debates in European ethnology.

How was work—and with it, non-work or the gray areas in between—addressed in folklore studies in the early 20th century, and during National Socialism? What role did work-oriented cultural theories play in European ethnology in the 1970s, and what characterizes work culture research today?

The aim is, first, to familiarize students with different scholarly perspectives on the study of work in empirical cultural studies through readings. Second, the course seeks to spark interest in exploring research fields related to work.

Assessment and permitted materials

Continuously assessed course with mandatory attendance (up to two absences allowed).
Readingnote
Oral presentation
Exam

Use of AI:
In principle, students must complete their work independently. AI tools, particularly for text generation, may only be used within the limits defined as permissible by the course instructor. The use of unauthorized tools for assessments may result in non-evaluation.

Please refer to the University of Vienna’s website (https://studieren.univie.ac.at/lernen-pruefen/ki-in-studium-und-lehre) for guidelines on the use of AI tools in academic work. If you have any doubts, contact the course instructor.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Alle Teilleistungen sind zu erbringen. Wird eine Teilleistung zur Gänze nicht erbracht, wird dies als Abbruch der LV gewertet.
Für den erfolgreichen Abschluss der LV sind zumindest 51 von 100 möglichen Punkten zu erreichen.

Notenskala:
> = 92 sehr gut (1)
> = 80 gut (2)
> = 65 befriedigend (3)
> = 51 genügend (4)
< 51 nicht genügend (5)

Examination topics

Content of the lecture, which will be learned through readings and personal exercises.

Reading list

Will be displayed in Moodle.

Association in the course directory

EC Kulturanalysen des Alltags

Last modified: We 26.02.2025 14:25