TYS22323 Vienna after 1900: urban history, literature, and film (Autumn 2026)

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of the main features of Vienna's history from 1900 to the present day.
• is familiar with literary texts and films that address various aspects of the city, its development, as well as its historical and cultural significance.
• has insight into how the metropolis is portrayed in literature and film.

Skills

The student

• has strong skills in applying literary scientific terminology and methods.
• has a good ability to understand both literary and academic texts in German.
• can deliver oral and written presentations at a relatively high level.

General competence

The student

• has enhanced their ability to observe and explain connections between artistic expressions (especially literature and film) and societal contexts.
• is proficient in gathering academic information from various sources and evaluating sources independently and reflectively.
• is academically confident when conveying knowledge in German.

The teaching is conducted on the university's learning platform Canvas and through online sessions on Zoom. Here, academic content is presented, and it is expected that students actively participate in discussions and other online activities related to the academic subjects. Therefore, students should be prepared to use both microphone and camera during online sessions. Regular participation in online meetings is strongly recommended.

Additionally, asynchronous methods are also used, especially in connection with the assignments that constitute required corseowork.

During the semester, two short mandatory assignments (one written and one oral) are submitted by specified deadlines.

Required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved and must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.

Individual oral examination with presentation, approximately 30 minutes in total.

First, the candidate gives a presentation (approximately 10 minutes). The topic should be clearly defined within the subject area, chosen by the candidate in consultation with the subject teacher. Through the presentation, the candidate's ability to present a topic independently and in an unscripted manner is assessed.

Questions during the oral examination are based on the curriculum (approximately 20 minutes).

Assessment focuses on content, ability to reflect and problematize, communication skills, presentation technique, and language proficiency.

The oral exam is conducted online via the university's learning platform.

No aids are permitted.

A single overall grade is assigned. The grading scale is A-F.

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This course is evaluated in the following way:

• mid-semester evaluation and ongoing evaluation/final evaluation

The results are processed by:

• Teaching group
• Head of studies
• Program committee