Spring 2019
HISTORY 103B 005 - SEM 005
Proseminar: Problems in Interpretation in the Several Fields of History: Europe
Thinking in Crisis: Hannah Arendt’s Origins of Totalitarianism
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9 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of student-instructor coverage of course materials per week.
Other classes by Stefan-Ludwig Hoffmann
Course Catalog Description
Discussion-oriented seminars designed to give students an intimate but rigorous introduction to a historical topic. Requirements vary, but generally prioritize critical reading, engaged participation, and focused writing assignments. For precise schedule of offerings, consult departmental website for topic information which is viewable at http://history.berkeley.edu/courses
Class Description
In this seminar we will read closely The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951) and other writings by the German-Jewish émigré and political theorist Hannah Arendt. Reflecting on Arendt’s thinking about the crises of the 1930s and 40s and their historical roots, we will consider its insights for our present moment.
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Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
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