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Acquisition of knowledge for the evaluation of theoretical positions in the science of history under consideration of work-biographical contexts

 The exercise is dedicated to the life and work of the important historian Reinhart Koselleck (1923-2006), who last taught in Bielefeld. From his sensational dissertation "CKritik und Krise" in 1959 to his studies on the culture of remembrance in the 2000s, Koselleck initiated numerous academic and political-public discussions which received international attention far beyond Germany. Koselleck's recently edited correspondence with Carl Schmitt also sheds light on his biographical background.

In addition to Koselleck's biography, the exercise will be devoted above all to selected writings and will ask about the changing historiographical positions he took and how he introduced theoretical drafts into the science of history.

Reading and discussion of theoretical literature and empirical studies; group work; presentations

Regular and active participation; a short presentation and an essay

 will be announced in the first session

Positive assessment of compulsory module 1. The respective proof ought to be produced until the end of October 2020.

Online registration necessary!