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070346 VO Introduction to Global History (2019S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Note: Regular classes will only start 4th April, although students are invited to come to an introductory event on 14th March, 15:00-16:30, HS 50, about the Global History programmes the University of Vienna and some of the general coordinates of the lecture class. This event is hosted by Andrea Komlosy and open for all students of both MA "Global Studies" and MA "Globalgeschichte und Global Studies".

Note: There will be extra sessions to attend with additional guest lectures.
First block of extra lectures:
4th April, Slaveries and Slaving Practices in a Global Perspective, 10:00-12:00, Elise-Richter-Saal - for details, see programme below.

  • Donnerstag 14.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 04.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 11.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 02.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 09.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 16.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 23.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 06.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 13.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Dienstag 18.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8
  • Donnerstag 27.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 50 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This class will provide a thematic introduction into approaches to and topics of Global and World History. It consists of an introductory part and a series of single lectures on specific topics/approaches. Every unit is supported by selected literature samples (texts will be available on moodle). After the initial introductory units on concepts and schools of Global and World History, a selection of Global History approaches and topics will be discussed. Lectures will be delivered both by the class‘ main lecturer and by guests.

Note: Regular classes will only start 4th April, although students are invited to come to an introductory session beginning of March about the Global History programmes the University of Vienna and some of the general coordinates of the field.

Note: There will be extra sessions to attend with additional guest lectures.
First block of extra lectures:
4th April, Slaveries and Slaving Practices in a Global Perspective
Keynote lectures by Claudio Costa Pinheiro and Juliane Schiel
10:00-12:00: Universität Wien, Elise-Richter-Saal (Universitätsring 1, 1. OG).
For further information see: https://www.univie.ac.at/globalhistory/2019/03/13/forschungsgesprach-des-fsp-globalgeschichte-slaveries-and-slaving-practices-in-global-perspective/

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Written examination (first exam 28th June, 13:15 -14:45, HS 41). Participation in the discussion of the lectures and the reading materials provided for each unit will also be taken into consideration.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Students demonstrate in written examination their familiarity with the contents presented in the lecture as well as entailed in the literature provided and show their ability to apply this knowledge discussing more open questions in the examination. There will be an extra-requirement for those students who need to earn 5 ECTS for this class (additional essay).

Prüfungsstoff

Presentations of the lectures plus required reading.

Literatur

Eric Vanhaute, World History: an Introduction, London-New York 2013.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MA Globalgeschichte&Global Studies: APM Grundlagen der Globalgeschichte (3 ECTS)
MA Geschichte: Einführung in den Schwerpunkt Globalgeschichte (5 ECTS)

Letzte Änderung: Mi 03.11.2021 00:16