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F1413 Comparative History

Krom Mikhail

Although often recommended as a powerful tool of historical research, comparison still remains somewhat on the margin of national historiographies. In the recent decades, however, globalization has given a new impetus to comparative studies in history inspiring a revision of some established truths.
The proposed course covers a wide range of issues related to comparative history. It aims at encouraging students to use this important method of research, combining discussions of complex methodological problems with highlighting case studies where comparison was fruitfully applied.
Learning outcomes: at the end of the course students are expected to be well aware of heuristic potential of comparison in historical research and to show abilities of using it properly in their own research work.