| Course title | History of the Jews - Optional Seminar |
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| Course code | JUD/1D2 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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Jewish Vienna Past and Present The course provides an overview of the changing history of Jews in Vienna since the middle ages. After two introductory lessons about the rich Jewish past of the city that is closely linked to Moravian families (especially during the 19th and 20th century), two day trips to Vienna will introduce students to the material culture of Viennese Jews. This includes visits to 2 Jewish cemeteries, the Jewish Museum of Vienna, a guided tour on 'Jewish Ringstrasse' and a panel discussion with members of today's Jewish community. Introductory lessons: 8 October 2014, 15.00-16.45 22 October 2014, 15.00-16.45 Excursions to Vienna (day trips): 24 October 2014 7 November 2014
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook) |
| Learning outcomes |
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History seminars dealing with Jewish history intend to introduce chosen aspects of social, political, economic and cultural history of Jews. A particular emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach to individual topics.
Students aquire competence in scholarly presentation, discussion skills, knowledge of Jewish topography in Vienna |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Student performance, Dialog, Seminar Work
Attendance, active participation in discussions + 10-15 minutes presentation on an aspect of Jewish Vienna (on sight) |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Jewish Studies. Jewish History and Culture (2019) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Jewish and Israeli Studies (2019) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Jewish Studies. Jewish History and Culture (2019) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Jewish Studies. Jewish History and Culture (2019) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Jewish and Israeli Studies (2019) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |