LFU:online

Acquiring reading comprehension skills regarding historical documents and secondary literature on Austrian history and reflection skills regarding methodical questions. Acquiring knowledge of an important aspect in Austrian history. Training in teaching research results.

The issues and problems of the history of Austrian countries, Hungary and Bohemia from the Middle Ages to the 19th century and the gradual development of the State Idea (primarily from the 18th century) will be dealt with selected topics, imparting basic knowledge of historical concepts and structures. Furthermore, the problematic nature of the term “Austrian” will be considered, and the access to history of events will be supplemented with methodical reflexions about the term “regional history”.

Topics will be introduced in lectures; essays and sources will be analysed in group work; and presentations will be given by seminar participants.

Seminar participants will be required to attend lectures, actively participate in discussions, present one topic (and prepare a handout), and write a paper (10 pages). Written test in the form of open questions.

Will be announced in class.

Positive assessment of compulsory module 1. The respective proof ought to be produced until the end of October 2021.

Online registration necessary!