Universität Wien

240028 VS The Politics of Resistance (3.3.1) (2017S)

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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. 40 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 01.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
Wednesday 15.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
Thursday 30.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
Wednesday 26.04. 13:15 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
Wednesday 10.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
Wednesday 24.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
Wednesday 07.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims, contents and method of the course
The Lecture-Seminar explores diverse concepts and modes of resistance between action, event and experience within their respective socio-cultural and historic frame. Also examined is the issue of collective and individual memory and knowledge of how to articulate and perform 'resistance' and what can be understood as 'politics of resistance' as possible code of practice. Based on selected case studies forms and concepts of are critically analysed and compared from cross-cultural, post-colonial anthropological and trans-disciplinary perspectives.
The seminar's goal is providing theoretical-methodological knowledge to enable participants to gain insight and competences for independant further work in the relevant topic areas.
This is an inter-active course. Apart from some introductory input lectures the seminar is based on intense communication, open discussion, active contribution and group work of all participants, based on the use of literature and multi-media materials. With special guests.
The seminar is conducted in English and/or German.

Assessment and permitted materials

Marking is based on active participation including discussion and short written work (30%), 10 min. presentation (35%), and final paper (35%).
Closing date for final paper delivery: 05.09.2017 .

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Presence (max. absence: one session), presentation, active participation in discussions, timely delivery of final paper; all items have to be positive.

Examination topics

Reading list

The relevant literature and other materials will be provided, discussed and accumulated within the course of the lecture-seminar.

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