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Austrian History and Culture
Sorry, this course will not be offered in 2010 or is no longer open for registration/available
Description
HISTORY UG#113/UG#313 Europe’s Crossroads: Austrian History and Culture is an introduction to Austrian History and some of the greatest achievements of Austrian culture. It begins with an examination of the Danubian plain as a place of cultural exchange and conflict. Next it will trace the unlikely ascent of the house of Habsburg, rising through advantageous marriages to become the hegemonic rulers of a vast New and Old World Empire. Finally follow Austria’s post-Habsburg history, the willing anschluss with Hitler’s Germany and the uneasy neutrality of the Cold War period. The second part of the course will cover some of the achievements of Europe’s crossroads, where the patronage of the Emperors brought forth humanity’s most rewarding work. Mozart is the focal point of the study of Austrian culture, see that he is one of a legion of brilliant artists, musicians and builders; all of whom have left a visible legacy in the classroom, the city of Salzburg.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Landrum is an Associate Professor and History Program Director at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort. Dr Landrum grew up in Colorado and earned his BA in History at the University of Colorado. It was there that he learned to love mountains. He earned his MA and PhD at the University of Wisconsin, where he specialized in Scottish and European History and learned to love winters. He now lives and teaches at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort, where he has learned to love the coast, is gradually forgetting about winters and attempts, every summer, to visit the mountains.
Requirements & Additional Fees
The course is open to all students interested in Austrian culture. Some background in history (AP or freshman survey or other) is helpful. Students who take the course for upper-division credit (#313) will have an expanded reading list and be responsible for two 2000-word research papers, due shortly after their return to the States. Tuition fees for 3 sem. hrs. are: $621 in-state (South Carolina) UG +$55 GF* ; $1485 out-state UG +$55 GF* ;
[* GF=General Fee=General Registration/Technology Fee by USCB also charged).] Academic fees are billed by and payable to the University of South Carolina at Beaufort (USCB). All fees due prior to departure. Additional fees: Required textbook estimated at $15, entrance fees into several exhibitions estimated at $20. Participation in CSA’s day trips are highly recommended but not required