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Processing and contextualisation of research literature and sources according to subject-specific standards; skills in writing a historical treatise (bachelor thesis) on a topic from the historical epochs and disciplines; presentation of the newly acquired knowledge

Duke Friedrich IV of Austria was born in 1382 as the son of Duke Leopold III of Austria. His rule in Tyrol and the Vorlande was marked by external and internal conflicts. He had to fight with external opponents, the Appenzellers, Venice and the Wittelsbachers, and to oppose an internal opposition of the nobility. He was the first Habsburg to take permanent residence in Tyrol and moved his residence from Burg Tirol and Merano to Innsbruck. He dedicated his late reign years to the fortress of his sovereign power. From the year 1425 his position was consolidated and due to the silver finds in Gossensaß and Schwaz the county experienced a strong economic upswing. Friedrich IV died on 24 June 1439 in Innsbruck. 

Reading and analysis of research literature and sources; students’ own investigations; group work and peer assessment; presentations and discussions; lectures

Regular and active participation in the seminar, presentations, peer assessment, bachelor thesis

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Successful completion of obligatory modules 1,12 and 13

Proof of the successful completion of the second proseminar (compulsory module 12 or 13) ought to be produced until the end of November 2019.

The seminar is partly organised in block sessions (see dates).