Programme

The Infinite Task: Walter Benjamin's conception of history

Core Documentation

Walter Benjamin, On the Concept of History, in Selected Writings, Vol. 4 (1938-1940), Belknap Press.

Type of delivery of the course

The didactics includes lectures, workshops, discussions and exercises in the classroom.

Attendance

Class attendance is optional, although recommended.

Type of evaluation

The assessment consists of an oral examination. For Erasmus students, the examination may also be conducted in another language (English, German, French, Spanish) if necessary.