LFU:online

Students deal with new themes in selected key areas. They understand and evaluate them as well as argument with regards to scientific dynamics and trends of the respective key areas. They understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different methodological approaches. They gain competences in independent formulating of questions and argumentations. 

The seminar introduces into the basic tools and methods in dealing with historical data in the digital space. Using the concrete example of the history and memorialization of the Holocaust specific aspects of the reconstruction of historical discourse will be elaborated by the student. Within the thematic field, students develop and write their seminar paper under structured supervision and discuss the concept as well as preliminary results.

Reading and analysis of research literature and sources; students’ own investigations; group work and peer assessment; presentations and discussions; lectures;  (online-)exercises.

Course with continuous performance assessment: attendance at all sessions,  participation in discussions, active collaboration, exercises, required reading, written paper, oral presentation.