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Capability to independently analyze and contextualize a historical topic according to disciplinary standards; Proficiency in independent research and evaluation of relevant sources and secondary literature; competencies in the composition of historical disquisitions(formulation, justification, and defense of arguments)

The seminar traces the beginnings of current hygiene discourses and hygiene practices. However, the focus of the content discussed is not only on the "extraordinary" hygiene boom in historic times of crisis, but especially on the gradual development of measures relevant to everyday life. Aspects of personal hygiene, cleanliness in household and workplace, food hygiene as well as medical hygiene and its underlying science of bacteriology are analysed on the basis of selected case studies. Thus, the seminar spans a period from the 18th to the 21st century.

Discussion of concepts, ectures and readings.

Seminar paper at the end of the semester; active participation.

To be discussed at the outset of the course.

Positive assessment of two modules from the elective modules 1 to 6. The respective proof ought to be produced until the end of October 2021.