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Overview of the following topics: What and where is Central Europe? Historical Memory, "Unborn Austria"; an Overview of Habsburg History; the Dissolution of the Empire; a Closer Look at Tyrol.

This course combines lectures, readings and discussions with field observation. The considerations are historical, anthropological and cultural. Field trips are integral to the course and will be conducted regularly, both as group and individual activities. Students are expected to keep a journal of field notes. In addition, each student shall prepare a written report on an approved topic and present a summary of this report to the class at the end of the semester. Final grades will be determined on the basis of roughly equal percentages of the following evaluation criteria: preparation and participation, field journal, report. Final exam in the form of take home essay questions (may be written in German).

This course will be conducted entirely in English. Limited enrollment, please contact Margaret.Davidson@uibk.ac.at

Course examination according to § 7, statute section on "study-law regulations".

Will be provided at the start of the course.

Personal contact required: Dr. Margaret Davidson: margaret.davidson@uibk.ac.at