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Ability to independently make a research-based analysis and contextualisation of a topic in Austrian History according to scientific rules; skills to independently research and evaluate topic-relevant sources and secondary literature; consolidated skills in writing of historic papers (formulation, giving of reasons and defending arguments).

A graphic novel usually refers to a more comprehensive pictorial story, often also called a comic novel. Similar to comics, it can make you smile, but it doesn't have to. We are interested in both – comics and graphic novels – especially when they deal with history.

What historical content has been selected and how is it presented? Who is the target audience and what does the way it is presented say about the society in question?

The seminar assists and supports the Bachelor's Thesis regarding working skills and content. Short lectures, reading, discussing of articles and interactive presentations by the students.

Course with continuous assessment: regular attendance of the sessions, exercises, active participation in discussions, interactive oral presentations, written concept and Bachelor's Thesis (about 30 pages).

Basic literature will be announced in the lessons. Research of further literature is part of the students' tasks.

Positive assessment of one module from the elective modules 7 to 12. The respective proof ought to be produced until the end of October 2025.