Universität Wien

070271 UE Guided Reading Austrian History 2 (2022S)

From "Transleithania" to "Lajtán innen" - The other half of the Habsburger Monarchy

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 09.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 16.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 23.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 30.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 06.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 27.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 04.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 11.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 18.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 25.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 01.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 08.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 15.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 22.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 29.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 2 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This Guided Reading course shall be focused on the history of the Eastern part of the Habsburg Monarchy, offering an overview of the cultural, social and political history of Hungary c. 1815-1918 through the prism of its embedment into the history of the Habsburg Monarchy. Students will critically engage with contemporary sources and scholarly literature, gain a thorough understanding of this other half of the Monarchy, while deepening their understanding of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Habsburg history.
The relevant scholarly literature and/or written sources is arranged both thematically and in chronological order, following this central question: how general issues and debates in the Habsburg Monarchy echoed at the Hungarian level?
After completing the course, the students shall be familiarized with key topics ranging from modernization and integration to the empire, the 1848/49 revolution and independence, the 1867 compromise and dual state construct, development of state infrastructures and civil society, the formation of national, confessional and political identities, economic and demographic developments, bourgeoisification, mentalities and ways of living, and finally World War I and the collapse of the Habsburg Monarchy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and reading of the obligatory texts uploaded weekly on the Moodle platform.
Final grade results from active participation in the class discussion, as well as the completion of written and oral assignments. Regular summaries (Leseprotokollen) will be asked to prepare the discussion, additionally to two short essays (Kurzessay) and the oral presentation/moderation of at least one session (details will be given during the first session). Summaries and essays can be written in either English, German or French, the oral presentation will however be held only in English.
Summaries should briefly comment the text while highlighting the principal arguments, and propose a question to the general discussion. Essays (1-2 pages max.) will propose an analysis of the text and can refer to the general literature. Important here is the critical reflexion, as well as the traceability of the arguments and the ability to draw parallels with other texts. It is not about knowing everything, rather to be able to contextualize and criticise and reflect upon a text.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

• Reading of the obligatory texts uploaded weekly on the Moodle platform and active participation to the class discussion (20%)
• Completion of the assigned homework (60%)
• Oral presentation of a session (20%)

Good reading knowledge of both English and German are required (for Erasmus students without sufficient knowledge of German, substitute texts in English will be provided).
Please note: in case of insufficient participation in class discussion some extra written work may be required.

Examination topics

Reading list

Scientific literature (both in English and in German) and historical sources on the place and role of Hungary in the Habsburg monarchy (distributed via Moodle platform).

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte (2012): Neuzeit, Zeitgeschichte (4 ECTS)
BA Geschichte (2019): Österr. Geschichte 2 (5 ECTS)
BEd UF Geschichte: Österreichische Geschichte 2 (4 ECTS)

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