Universität Wien

410005 SE Interdisciplinary Seminar: Transformations (2023S)

Theories, approaches and historical trajectories

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 41 - Historisch-Kulturwissenschaftliches Doktoratsstudium
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 15 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 09.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-07
  • Thursday 16.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-07
  • Thursday 23.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-07
  • Thursday 27.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-07
  • Thursday 04.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-07
  • Thursday 25.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-07
  • Thursday 15.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal des Instituts für Osteuropäische Geschichte UniCampus Hof 3 2R-EG-07

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Transformations: Theories, concepts and historical processes

Based on Karl Polanyi´s pathbreaking book „The Great Transformation“ the doctoral seminar will deal with theories, concepts and historical cases of transformation. Based on Polanyi we will discuss especially the relationship between society and free market. His concept of a dialectical “double movement” will also help us to understand the recent backlash against the hegemonial neoliberal world order that was established after 1989. The seminar will also discuss other periods of transformation, e.g. after the demise of the continental empires after World War I and after 1945. Following the sociologist Claus Offe, transformations can be broadly defined as accelerated and synchronous change of the economy, politics, society and culture.
The colloquium can be combined with the Graduate Student Conference for European History (Graceh), that will take place in late April/early May and has been on of our flagships of our doctoral program. The doctoral students are also welcome to take part in the Transformative Seminar of the Research Center for the History of Transformations (RECET).

Our seminar will start on Thursday, March 9, 13:00 in the Hörsaal of the IOG. Later in the semester it will be blocked.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in the discussions in class, presentation of the own PhD project (not mandatory).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students/researchers can present a concept of their doctoral project or a chapter, if you are further advanced.
You could also present the text of an article you wish to publish.

Examination topics

There will be no formal exam.

Reading list

More literature will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

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