Universität Wien

080092 SE M210 Space-Time-Configurations: Urban cultures as sites of contestation in France (2026S)

Continuous assessment of course work

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max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 10.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 10.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 24.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 21.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 21.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Saturday 25.04. 09:30 - 14:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 05.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 05.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 19.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 19.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 02.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 02.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Tuesday 09.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse

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Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar traces the relationship between urban (popular) cultures and space, focusing on sites of contestation. The overarching question is: What are the conditions that enable contestation to take place?
We will explore this question through case studies from different cities in France examined in urban anthropology, sociology, history, and related fields. In addition to these case studies, we will conduct research on supplementary cases and ask: What are the recurrent subjects of contestation, and who are the actors and what are their relations? How do urban (popular) cultures shape contestation? How do social, political, and administrative dynamics, as well as the built and more-than-human environments, co-produce scenes of contestation?

Learning objectives:
In this seminar, students will learn how to understand and study contestation as an urban practice within the specific historical context of colonial and postcolonial France.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course is subject to continuous assessment; regular attendance is required (up to two absences permitted).
Preparation and presentation of a case study (possibly as group work).
Written exam or essay.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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

The literature discussed in the seminar, both provided and independently researched.

Reading list

Wird auf moodle bekannt gegeben.

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