|
Lecturer(s)
|
-
Voda Eschgfäller Sabine, Mgr. Dr.
|
|
Course content
|
The aim of the course "Josephinism as Enlightened Absolutism" is to examine the impact of Joseph II's reign and reforms on the development of the lands of the Habsburg Monarchy, on the reception of Joseph II and his reforms among various social classes, and on what aspects of the Josephine reforms survived the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. At the same time, using the Josephine era as an example, the course aims to familiarize students with the main features of Enlightenment absolutism as a political system, the representation of the monarch during this period, and the relationship between church and state during the Enlightenment. As part of their practical skills, students will gain experience working with historical sources, particularly their transcription and analysis.
|
|
Learning activities and teaching methods
|
|
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
|
|
Learning outcomes
|
The aim of the course "Josephinism as Enlightened Absolutism" is to examine the impact of Joseph II's reign and reforms on the development of the lands of the Habsburg Monarchy, on the reception of Joseph II and his reforms among various social classes, and on what aspects of the Josephine reforms survived the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. At the same time, using the Josephine era as an example, the course aims to familiarize students with the main features of Enlightenment absolutism as a political system, the representation of the monarch during this period, and the relationship between church and state during the Enlightenment.
Graduates of the course demonstrate systematic knowledge of the political and cultural transformations of the Habsburg Monarchy during the era of Enlightenment absolutism, with a focus on the reforms of Joseph II, their social reception, and their historical continuity. In the context of German philology, they are able to independently search for, critically analyze, and interpret challenging historical sources and scholarly literature in German. Graduates are able to examine the phenomenon of Josephinism within an interdisciplinary framework at the intersection of history, political science, and literary studies; formulate independent research questions; and present scholarly arguments in academic discussions.
|
|
Prerequisites
|
The lecture is intended for all students of the Palacký University.
|
|
Assessment methods and criteria
|
Mark, Oral exam
The lectures conclude with an oral exam.
|
|
Recommended literature
|
-
REINALTER, Helmut. (2011). Joseph II.: Reformer auf dem Kaiserthron. München.
-
Reinalter, Helmut. (2008). Josephinismus als Aufgeklärter Absolutismus. Wien.
|