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Acquisition of basic skills for dealing with historic sources and presentations of Austrian 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.

Borders fulfill both separating and connecting functions. They define domains of power, enable transfers, are contact zones or fulfill protective functions. The ambivalence of difference and encounter does not always produce conflict-free interactions. Taking into account written, visual and material sources, the phenomenon of the border and its significance for societies will be addressed in this course. We will ask how does a border emerge or change? How did border distinctions take place? How can border be perceived? Using selected Austrian case studies from the past and present, not only the political functions of borders but also their social and cultural dimensions will be discussed.

Reading and discussion of sources and secondary literature; input from the lecturer; group work, presentations, smaller written contributions; preparation for the written version of the proseminar paper.

Regular attendance; preparation (incl. smaller written contributions) and active participation; presentation; written proseminar paper with exposé.

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Positive assessment of compulsory module 1. The respective proof ought to be produced until the end of October 2023.

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