LFU:online

Ability to independently make a research-based analysis and contextualisation of a topic in Contemporary History according to scientific rules; skills to independently research and evaluate topic-relevant sources and secondary literature; consolidated skills in writing of his-toric papers (formulation, giving of reasons and defending arguments).

Students have to elaborate a bachelor’s thesis of about 30 pages on a selected topic of Contemporary History. The seminar assists and supports the BA-thesis regarding working skills and content on the basis of a Peer Review process.

Reading, formal lectures, oral presentations and discussions, (online-)excercises.

Course with continuous performance assessment: attendance at all sessions, comments, exercises, written paper (30 pages), oral presentation.

Reading list will be provided.

One positively graduated module of choice modules 7 to 12

Online-enrollment required, starting on Feb. 1, 2019

For students of the curriculum BA History (2009), a reduced workload applies.