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Acquisition of knowledge skills in scientific research methods (concerning scientific literature as well as primary sources); awareness of methodological approaches; training for participation in ongoing scientific discourse and in didactically suitable forms of presenting results of research, consolidation of historical knowledge about the mentioned period of time and its specific problems.

Enlightenment-motivated reforms from above and revolutions from below and their consequences shaped the one hundred years between 1750 and 1850. The profound upheavals led Reinhard Koselleck to coin the term "Sattelzeit", even speaking of the "beginning of modern times". The "revolutions and reforms" (Fahrmeir) of this time are to be the starting point for a more detailed examination of well-known historical catchwords and commonplaces.

brief introduction to the subject; reading and analyzing scientific essays and historical sources together in class; working in groups.

The students are expected to be present regularly and to take an active part in the course; they have to do smaller tasks alone or in groups; oral presentations of their own topic, including an handout; moderation of discussion; paper (15 pp.).

basic literature will be announced in the course; research of further specific literature is part of the students´ tasks.

Positive assessment of compulsory module 1

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