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Acquisition of basic skills for dealing with historic sources and presentations of Contemporary History as well as skills in presenting the newly acquired knowledge orally as well as in writing. Acquisition of basic knowledge and application of relevant methods aiding scientific research.

The course examines the history of university from a regional perspective, focusing the history of the University of Innsbruck and including other universities in comparison. Emphasis can be laid on self-conception and identity of the university, its societal function, networks, gender, disciplinary procedures, careers and dismissals within political framing, exemplary biographies of students and staff.

Individual acquirement of a historical survey; oral presentations and handouts, research paper, discussion; internet search, exercises; teacher's lecture.

Course with continuous performance assessment: check of study of literature, attendance at all sessions, active participation in discussions, oral presentation and handout, research paper.

Guided research of pertinent literature will be part of the expected tasks.

Positive assessment of compulsory module 1. The respective proof ought to be produced until the end of October 2022.