Resources for Current Students

Students preparing their presentation should aim to contextualise (rather than explain) the mandatory article, and to extend the class’s knowledge with reference to at least 4 of the other readings on the list for that week. Please consult the before preparing your presentation. Presentation slides should be emailed to your instructor one hour before the class.

As a general rule, Hausarbeit accounts for 50% of your assessment in any given class in the SAI Department of History. Please consult the Moodle of your class for details. 

Hausarbeit (term paper) is typically based on a topic related to any weekly theme of the seminar. The length of the Term paper varies according to the credits needed. Please note the Departmental  on allowable use of AI and expectations for term papers (length, standard, citation method). The below details clarify the written part of your assessment requirements (in addition to participation and presentation requirements which vary from class to class).

A Kleine Hausarbeit 
A written assignment designated as ‘kleine’ is 6-8 pages (approx 2000-3000 words) in length including footnotes and references. 

For 8 Credit Points
The written assignment would constitute a Hausarbeit (term paper), based on a topic related to any weekly topic of the seminar. Term papers are to be 15-17 pages (5000-6000 words) in length including footnotes and references. 

For 10 Credit Points
Same as for 8 Credit Points, but Term Papers/Hausarbeiten are to be 20 pages (approx. 7000-7500 words) in length, including footnotes and references, drawing on a more extensive reading base. 

Term papers are due by the end of the semester (March 31st for Summer Semester/ September 30th for Winter Semester) and should be emailed to the course coordinator. Students needing extensions must email Dr Stöwesand. 

Students are asked to observe the style guide and the criteria for grading, and provide a Statement of Authorship. All of these can be downloaded on the links provided at the left. Please consult the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy for Assessments. 

Students enrolled in Seminars are all expected to read the asterisked text prior to class (see information on Moodle), plus one other of their choice. Consult Miriam E. Sweeney’s guide to reading  and Kevin G. Barnhurst’s guide to reading . Prof Holly Walters provides more extended tips on reading articles . More resources on types of reading and reading practices can be found on the links listed on this site.