LFU:online

Students deal with new themes in selected key areas. They understand and evaluate them as well as argument with regards to scientific dynamics and trends of the respective key areas. They understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different methodological approaches. They gain competences in independent formulating of questions and argumentations.

The seminar introduces the basic techniques and methods for dealing with historical data in digital space. Using the concrete example of the history and memorialization of the Holocaust, specific aspects will be developed by the students. The repertoire of methods for researching individuals is designed in cooperation with EHRI-AT (http://ehri.at), which enables biographical research work. Students develop and write their seminar paper from the subject area under structured guidance and discuss the concept and interim results.

Reading and analysis of research literature and sources; students’ own investigations; group work and peer assessment; presentations and discussions; lectures;  (online-)exercises.

Course with continuous performance assessment: attendance at all sessions,  participation in discussions, active collaboration, exercises, interview, required reading, written paper, oral presentation.

The course will use EHRI tools.