History of Europe 1789-1945 Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: History of Europe 1789-1945
Module code: W3-MS-S1-HE
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course's main objective is to learn about the causes, course and consequences of critical events that shaped European history, from the Great French Revolution outbreak to the end of World War II. Those studying will gain knowledge of the political, social, economic and cultural changes between 1789 and 1945.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is aware of the importance of historical knowledge for understanding and interpreting contemporary political, economic and social phenomena and is ready to deepen and broaden his knowledge continuously. [HE_K01]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student is aware of the importance of expert knowledge in the field of historical problems. [HE_K02]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
With an in-depth knowledge of European history, the student is able to analyze and explain the political, social, economic and cultural processes and phenomena occurring in international relations. [HE_U01]
 MS_1_U01 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [4/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of the main historical events and processes of Europe from 1789 to 1945 and understands their impact on modern Europe. [HE_W01]
 MS_1_W02 [3/5] MS_1_W09 [4/5]
The student has an advanced knowledge of historical terminology in a foreign language. [HE_W02]
 MS_1_W03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W3-MS-S1-HE_W] 30 Monographic lecture [a02] 
Description [a03] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work HE_K01 HE_K02 HE_U01 HE_W01 HE_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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