Harald Fischer-Tiné: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Harald Fischer-Tiné |
| Field | The History of the Modern World |
| Address | Institut für Geschichte ETH Zürich, RZ G 24 Clausiusstrasse 59 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 69 15 |
| harald.fischertine@gess.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851-0101-31L | The Rise of an Asian Giant: Introduction to the History of Modern India (c. 1600-2000) | 3 credits | 2V | H. Fischer-Tiné | |
| Abstract | The lecture offers a survey of the historical trajectories taken by the countries of the Indian subcontinent from the 17th century to the turn of the 21st century. The thematic foci include, but are not limited, to an examination of the question whether or or not there was a pre-European South Asian modernity. | ||||
| Learning objective | Through this course students are acquainted with the history of one of the most important world regions. The objective is not only to introduce participants to a richly diverse civilization, they are also encouraged to look at interrelations and make comparisons with the West. Through this approach their knowledge of European history is contextualised in a global framework while simultaneously their intercultural sensitivity is being trained. | ||||
| 853-0725-00L | History Part One: Europe (The Cradle of Modernity, Britain, 1789-1914)  | 3 credits | 2V | H. Fischer-Tiné | |
| Abstract | A range of fundamental processes have transformed European societies in the course of the 19th and the 20th centuries. This lecture series asks whether one single model of modernization prevailed on the 'Old Continent' or whether we need to differenciate regionally. A special focus lies on the Swiss experience. | ||||
| Learning objective | At the end of this lecture course, students can: (a) highlight the most important changes in the "long nineteenth century" in Europe (b) explain their long-term effects; and (c) relate these changes to global developments today. | ||||
| Content | The thematic foci include: Industrialization on the British Isles, urban growth in Switzerland, the difficult road to democracy in Germany, and French individualism. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Power Point Slides and references will be made available in digital form during the course of the semester. | ||||
| Literature | Mandatory and further reading will be listed on the course plan that is made available as from the first session. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This lecture series does not build upon specific previous knowledge by the students. | ||||
| 862-0078-13L | Research Colloquium. Extra-European History and Global History (HS 2022) For PhD and postdoctoral students. Master students are welcome. Information for UZH students: Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment for the respective module at UZH. Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link | 2 credits | 1K | H. Fischer-Tiné, M. Dusinberre | |
| Abstract | The fortnightly colloquium provides an ideal forum for Master and PhD students as well as postdoctoral researchers to familiarize themselves with current trends in global history. The slots are reserved for presentations by invited external scholars of the highest calibre. | ||||
| Learning objective | Participating students will have an opportunity to follow high level debates in global history. By writing short reports and comments on two selected sessions they train the ability to summarize complex arguments and articulate their position in controversial debates. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Information about dates and program http://www.gmw.ethz.ch/studium.html | ||||