Revolution, Conflict, Democratization: East Central Europe, 1848-1939

HIST32362 Revolution, Conflict, Democratization: East Central Europe, 1848-1939 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 Claire Morelon Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course will explore the history of East Central Europe from the mid-nineteenth century to the Second World War by focusing on the fraught fight for democracy in the region, characterized by progress and backlash. It will investigate the revolutionary aspirations, the democratic demands they generated, and the repression that crushed them. The course will introduce students to the region’s recent past while engaging with broader discussions on the specificities of its relation to democracy, the similarities with other European and non-European contexts, and the interactions of the democratization process with nationalism, capitalism, and the First World War. This module will appeal to students wishing to learn more about this part of Europe and reflect on the development of democracy in modern societies. With this region as a case study, it will examine the battles for suffrage extension, the birth of mass politics, and the changing conceptions of citizenship. This course will explore the history of East Central Europe from the mid-nineteenth century to the Second World War by focusing on the fraught fight for democracy in the region, characterized by progress and backlash. It will investigate the revolutionary aspirations, the democratic demands they generated, and the repression that crushed them. The course will introduce students to the region’s recent past while engaging with broader discussions on the specificities of its relation to democracy, the similarities with other European and non-European contexts, and the interactions of the democratization process with nationalism, capitalism, and the First World War. This module will appeal to students wishing to learn more about this part of Europe and reflect on the development of democracy in modern societies. With this region as a case study, it will examine the battles for suffrage extension, the birth of mass politics, and the changing conceptions of citizenship. •              Develop knowledge on a part of Europe generally less covered in continent-wide surveys •              Encourage students to reflect about key notions such as revolution and democracy and appreciate how these were understood in the past •              Assess the links between modernization and democratization as well as the setbacks encountered in this process and question linear narratives automatically linking the two•              Challenge students to think critically about the development of European democracy and the crucial moment of the battle for suffrage rights •              Demonstrate a familiarity with the modern history of East Central Europe, a region whose particular relevance within the continent has been recently highlighted•              Engage with theories and historiography on the historical development of democracy in Europe•              Recognize the complex nature of democratization as a non-linear process and understand the precarious nature of democratic gains•              Assess the impact of revolutions, reforms, and wars on the conceptions of citizenship and democracy •              Critically evaluate major historiographical debates on nationalism, socialism, and democracy and being able to build a convincing argument around these issues •              Locate and critically analyse information from a wide range of primary and secondary sources on the different topics covered •              Reflect on the concrete implementation of principles, on the tension between ideals and everyday practice through the confrontation of different types of historical sources •              Plan and construct an effective independent research plan •              Navigate the different online resources available to find relevant information •              Write well-structured essays that develop a coherent argument•              Communicate ideas clearly both in writing and in discussions •              Presenting information in a comprehensible and succinct manner in front of others•              Being able to quickly discriminate the most useful sources of information on an unfamiliar topic and summarize vast amounts of knowledge in an effective manner•              Enhance team working skills during seminar group activities Oral communication The discussions and presentations will help students develop confidence in public speaking and group activities will develop their ability to collaborate with others. Problem solving The skills gained through independent research will prepare students to find relevant information while efficiently managing their own workload. The critical thinking encouraged in this course will enable students to propose creative solutions in a workplace setting. Written communication The written assessments will prepare students to synthetize information in a manner that is clear and to the point. Other This course will raise students’ awareness of the events and processes that shape political cultures and civic practices. This broader outlook on the fight for and against democratic cultures can be useful in many careers but particularly for students interested in pursuing careers in policy-making, the civil service, or journalism. Workshop activities: introductory “lecture” on a subject, various seminar activities, presentations 0 Other 100% Source analysis  30%Essay     70% <table class="Table" style="width:662px; margin-left:7px; border-collapse:collapse; border:none" width="662"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:321px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Feedback method </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:340px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative or Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:321px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Verbal feedback on (non-assessed) group presentation and seminar activities </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:340px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:321px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Written feedback on the source analysis and the essay assignments </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:340px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Summative </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:321px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; height:7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Additional one-to-one feedback (during office hours)</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:340px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; height:7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Restricted to History programmes, History joint honours programmes (please check your programme structure for further details). 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