Übung Neueste Geschichte: German History since the 20th century (Exchange students only)

Veranstaltungsdetails

Lehrende/r: Dr. Martin Rißmann

Veranstaltungsart: Übung

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Unterrichtssprache: Englisch

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Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:
Participation and Engagement
Participants
- All incoming students from all academic fields are welcome
- History students from abroad are also invited to join the team
- No specific requirements, just interest in the overall topic and historical work
- Ability to read scientific texts in English

Engagement
- Regular attendance
- Preparation reading and active participation in seminar discussions
- Two homeworks in writing (upload in Moodle prior to the session)
- One classroom presentation to kick-off seminar discussion

This is a special course bringing together students who do not study history to get to know Germany better from a historical perspective. It is not a lecture. In fact, good discussions and results will largely depend on active participation and sharing of different views.
Preparing the sessions properly and getting a good grasp of the reading materials will be key.

Grading
Credit points
5 ECTS (class, no tutorial); class assignment + exam (see below)
8 ECTS (class + tutorial); class assignment + exam (see below)
2 ECTS (class, no tutorial); class assignment, no exam

The number of ECTS can be adjusted individually depending on the requirements of the home university.
Exam
- Option 1: Written exam (60 minutes)
- Option 2: Oral exam (15 minutes)
- Option 3: Term paper (6 – 8 pages)

Outline of Study Program
“Collapse of democracy”: The Weimar Republic (1919 – 1933)
“Rule of terror and war”: The Nazi State (1933 – 1945)
“Hour Zero” (1945 – 1949)
“Divergence and hostility”: Germanys during the “Cold War” (1949 – 1961)
“Consolidation and cohabitation”: Two Germany side by side (1961 – 1989)
“Courage and dissent”: German unification (1989 – 1990)
“New challenges”: Continuing transformation in a uniting Europe (since 1991)

Inhalt:
Since 1918, Germany has gone through various political disruptions and transitions: from monarchic rule to parliamentary democracy, from Nazi dictatorship to complete military defeat, from two separate states to one reunified country.

The seminar provides an introductory historical overview. It is open to incoming students from all academic disciplines and levels. Together we will look at major phases of German history: Why was the democratic system of the Weimar Republic so unstable? How did the Nazis establish their regime of terror? What were the main reasons for Germany to split into two antagonistic states and how did they reunite after 40 years of separation?
In addition to major political developments, we will also look at underlying social and cultural changes and how the lives of German people changed during this period.

Empfohlene Literatur:
The course is based on selected sections of the following books:
- Mary Fulbrook, A History of Germany 1918–2014: The Divided Nation, Fifth Edition. Chichester 2021.
- Peter C. Caldwell/Karrin Hanshew, Germany Since 1945. Politics, Culture, and society: London et alt. 2018 (recommended to buy).
- Helmut Walser Smith (ed.): Oxford Handbook of Modern German History, Oxford et al. 2011.
- Helmut Walser Smith: Germany. A Nation in its Time. Before, during, and after Nationalism, 1500-2000, New York 2020.

Zusätzliche Informationen:
It is planned to have at least one excursion: Heidelberg (visit of the Friederich-Ebert-Gedenkstätte) and/or to Bonn (Haus der Geschichte).

Termine
Datum Von Bis Raum Lehrende/r
1 Mi, 19. Apr. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
2 Mi, 26. Apr. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
3 Mi, 3. Mai 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
4 Mi, 10. Mai 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
5 Mi, 17. Mai 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
6 Mi, 24. Mai 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
7 Mi, 31. Mai 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
8 Mi, 7. Jun. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
9 Mi, 14. Jun. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
10 Mi, 21. Jun. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
11 Mi, 28. Jun. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
12 Mi, 5. Jul. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
13 Mi, 12. Jul. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
14 Mi, 19. Jul. 2023 10:15 11:45 00 141 (K7) Übungsraum Dr. Martin Rißmann
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Lehrende/r
Dr. Martin Rißmann