Program Overview

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History (B.A.) (2 subjects / teacher training)

The History program at the University of G飆tingen is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary course of study that delves into the complexities of human history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. This Bachelor's program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of historical events, contexts, and cultures, as well as the skills to analyze and interpret historical sources.

Features

The program features a wide range of topics, including:

• Ancient History: The history of the ancient Mediterranean region and its civilizations, from the beginning of the written tradition to the middle of the 1st millennium A.D.
• Middle Ages: The history of the Middle Ages, represented by two chairs and their teams, covering the Early and High Middle Ages (ca. 500 - 1250) and the High and Late Middle Ages (11th - 15th centuries).
• Early Modern Times: The early modern period, covering the time from about 1500 to 1800, with a focus on European expansion, media, scientific and political revolutions, and the history of knowledge and warfare.
• Modern Times and Contemporary History: The modern period, from about 1800, with three chairs dealing with the long 19th century, the 20th century, and European culture and contemporary history.

Details

Subject matter/contents/objectives

The program aims to provide students with a wide range of skills, including:

1. Researching historical events and contexts
2. Analysis of sources as a basis for their own thesis
3. Investigating and reflecting on regional and global interconnections
4. Key skills in presentation and communication
5. Knowledge of material science
6. Taught history in fields related to the profession

Epochs, fields of expertise and research focus

The program covers various epochs and subject areas, including:

• Didactics of History
• Theories and methods
• Ancient History
• Middle Ages
• Early Modern Times
• Modern Times and Contemporary History
• Eastern European History
• Lower Saxony Regional History
• Indian and Chinese History
• Economic and Social History

Language requirements to be fulfilled during the course of study

Knowledge of Latin as well as of one more modern foreign language must be proven by the time of registration for the Master's thesis.

Career

The degree B.A. History (2 subjects / teacher training) serves as a qualification to work in the communication of history and culture with regard to historical and political areas and topics, e.g., in cultural institutions or in historico-political education.

Structure

The program consists of:

• Introductory modules: Offering a first insight into the four epochs Ancient History, Middle Ages, Early Modern Times, and Modern Times.
• Specialisation modules: Allowing students to set their own focus independently.
• Advanced modules: Providing an opportunity to practically apply the knowledge and methodological awareness acquired in the introductory modules.
• Project and internship modules: Enabling students to gain practical experience.
• Bachelor's thesis: A scientific investigation of approximately 40 pages, written in one of the two BA subjects.

Application

Combination of subjects for the teaching profession

Some combinations of subjects must be approved.

Admission

• Start: Winter semester only
• 1st subject semester: Restricted admission (application to the University)
• 2nd to 6th subject semester: Restricted admission (application to the University)

Regulations and module directory

Current and older versions of the regulations and module directory are available.

Related and consecutive/graduate programmes

Related programmes

• History (B.A.) (two subjects)

Consecutive/graduate programmes

• Education (M.Ed.)
• History (M.A.)
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies (M.A.)
• Eastern European History (M.A.)