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Root number
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520604 |
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Semester
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HS2026 |
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Type of course
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Exercise |
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Allocation to subject
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History |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
| Title |
History narratives, Mobilisation, Violence and Peacebuilding: from the Chechen Wars to the Russia-Ukraine War |
| Description |
Since the perestroika period, the former Soviet space has witnessed multiple violent conflicts. This exercise takes an in-depth historical approach to examine the evolution of multi-level contention since the perestroika period through two case studies – the Chechen Wars and the Russia-Ukraine war and related conflicts. The exercise will position the case studies in the broader dynamics of violent conflicts in the former Soviet space, cycles of violence and conflict protraction dynamics.
Furthermore, it will focus on the role of historical memories and other discursive practices in mobilization, violent conflict escalation, de-escalation and peacebuilding, Soviet institutional legacies, international mediation and peacebuilding, as well as the role of Russia and different approaches to peacebuilding, including “illiberal” peace.
Throughout the exercise, students will engage with historiographical debates as well as theoretical and conceptual literature on the role of history, historical memory and trauma in violent conflicts and peacebuilding. The exercise places strong emphasis on the collection and analysis of primary sources including official documents, materials of political parties and civil society organizations, media and individual perspectives.
The exercise structure integrates a combination of introductory inputs, weekly discussions of mandatory readings, practical exercises and interactive activities focused on qualitative data collection and analysis. In addition, the exercise will include an introduction to qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, including oral histories, media, and official documents, and to ethical and other challenges of research in conflict and post-conflict settings. The exercise is open to both Bachelor’s and Master’s level students |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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| Lecturers |
Dr.
Cécile Elisabeth Druey Schwab, Institute of History, Eastern European History ✉
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Dr.
Oksana Myshlovska, Institute of History, Eastern European History ✉
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ECTS
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5 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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passed/failed |
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| Dates |
Friday 12:15-14:00 Weekly
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