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070256 VO Introduction into Global History (a) (2014W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte

This class will provide a thematic introduction in approaches and topics of Global and World History. It consists in an introductory part (3 units) and in lecture series supported by specific literature (texts at moodle). After introductory units on concepts and schools of Global and World History, a selection of Global History topics represented at Vienna university will be discussed.
Moodle

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 09.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 16.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 23.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 30.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 06.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 13.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 20.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 27.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 04.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 11.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 18.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 08.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 15.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 22.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Thursday 29.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This class will provide a thematic introduction in approaches and topics of Global and World History. It consists in an introductory part (3 units) and in lecture series supported by specific literature (texts at moodle). After introductory units on concepts and schools of Global and World History, a selection of Global History topics represented at Vienna university will be discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination at the end of the lecture series covering the lectures plus the required reading (29.1.2015). Participation in debate based on the reading of the texts given for each session.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

An understanding of the borad field of Global and World History enabling students to apply them in their own intellectual work.

Examination topics

Lecturers count on a certain reciprocity based on active student participation. The book by Vanhaute will provide the main background reading for students. Texts will be provided at Moodle for each session. The reading of these texts before the respective sessions is essential for the understanding of the lectures and the capacity to participate in the discussion.

Reading list

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

Additional:
Patrick Manning, Navigating World History. Historians Create a Global Past, Houndmills, Basingstoke 2003

The Oxford History Handbook of World History, ed. Jerry H. Bentley, Oxford 2011

Dominic Sachsenmaier, Global Perspectives on Global History. Theories and Approaches in a Connected World, Cambridge 2011

Association in the course directory

MA GGS: Grundlagen der Globalgeschichte; Einführung in die GGS (3 ECTS) | MA Geschichte NEU: VO Schwerpunkt-Einführung: Globalgeschichte (5 ECTS)

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