Universität Wien

190055 SE Development and Change of Educational Theories (2024W)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's educational theory

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 19 - Bildungswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 22.10. 15:00-16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG

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. 25 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 01.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 08.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 15.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 17.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 28.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is one of the most quoted philosophers and educators, but he shares his fate with other celebrities: People quote them, but rarely read them (thoroughly). The seminar aims to remedy this by examining not only his most famous work in educational circles, 'Emile' (1762), but also numerous other of his writings.
Three remarks:
- The amount of reading required will be comparatively large, but a willingness to read everything is nevertheless assumed
- The seminar language will be bilingual (English/German). If all enrolled students, without exception, expressly request it, it is possible to switch to one language only.
- We will have to read 'Emile' in English (or for those who master it: French) because the German translations are rather poor. But as it is a fictional novel, this should not be a problem even for non-Anglophiles.

Assessment and permitted materials

Mid-semester: mandatory, well-prepared reflective paper (abt. 2 pages) concerning the knowledge and questions from the class so far. This will account for 20% of the points that can be earned in the course (max. 4 points).
End-of-Semester: there will be a test with 4 open questions. In each of the questions you can score 4 points, so the maximum number is 16.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Total points: 20; minimum 11 points needed to pass the course.
18-20 = 1
16-17 = 2
14-15 = 3
11-13 = 4
0 - 10 = 5

Sufficient knowledge of English to read and understand English-language text and to follow a bilingual discussion if necessary.
Willingness to read a comparatively large amount of text and active participation in the discussion is required.

Examination topics

All the texts we have read and discussed.

Reading list

The following text is recommended as an introduction, which the seminar will follow in its basic content:
Daniel Tröhler (2012). Rousseau’s Emile, or the Fear of Passions. Studies in Philosophy and Education 31(5):477-489. DOI: 10.1007/s11217-012-9314-7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317041917_Rousseau%27s_Emile_or_the_Fear_of_Passions

Association in the course directory

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