Universität Wien

190123 SE Education - Alterity - Cultur(alism) (2025S)

The production and creation of 'others' in education and curriculum content

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 19 - Bildungswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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

  • Monday 07.04. 15:00 - 18:15 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Monday 28.04. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 7 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Monday 12.05. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 7 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Monday 26.05. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 7 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Monday 16.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 7 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Monday 30.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Medien-und Methodenlabor Sensengasse 3a 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will explore the reasons and ways that different variations of the 'other' have been created and portrayed for our modern education systems (according to, e.g., nations/cultures, language, religion…). We will discuss theories behind 'othering' and 'us'/'other' identity formation (as well as research that has explored the topic); look at policies and curricula that frame the 'other', also in relation to the 'self'; and find and analyze real examples in various educational publications (e.g., textbooks, images) from the late 19th century until today.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation and seminar work during class (English/German)
Readings, as well as working with and analyzing texts and images (English/German).
Short reflective memos (max. 2 pages) throughout the semester (English/German).
Final seminar project (English/German) deadline: 31 August 2025

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Memos: 50%; Final seminar project: 50%
(You must have a passing grade on the final seminar project to pass the course.)
Sufficient knowledge of English to read and understand English texts and to follow the English-speaking course instructor. Tasks/homework can be written in either English or German.
Active participation.
Max. 20% missed sessions.

Examination topics

Reading list


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Last modified: Mo 07.04.2025 14:26