XR002a

What Does Peace Mean to Us? Young Germans Reflect on Peace in a Post-Unification Society

Yijun Xu

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All students of the BUA partners Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin can participate in X-Student Research Groups. Please note the information on how to register for an X-Student Research Group.

Recognition of credits:

Students of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin can have X-Student Research Groups recognized in the interdisciplinary compulsory elective area (üWP) / in the free elective area or in the compulsory elective area. General information on the recognition of StuROP^x projects can be found at: Recognition of participation in an X-Student Research Group.

Bachelor's students at Freie Universität Berlin can have X-Student Research Groups recognized in the ABV skills area “Research Practices" ("Forschungsorientierung"). Recognition outside the ABV area must be clarified individually with the responsible examination board. You can find more information at: Recognition of competencies acquired in BUA courses at Freie Universität Berlin.

Module description for X-Student Research Groups (German)
Further information on StuROP^x on the website of the Berlin University Alliance

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Kommentar

Germany’s reunification is often viewed as a model of peaceful transition. But more than 30 years later, has German society truly become more peaceful—or not? This is the key question our research group will explore by focusing on how the post-unification generation of young Germans understands peace.

The course offers hands-on empirical research training within the historical context of Germany’s division and reunification. Students will develop research questions, design studies, conduct fieldwork, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. A key component is the introduction to Q methodology, which focuses on subjectivity and cognition. Highlights: A field visit to the DDR Museum in Berlin is planned. Develop basic research skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Gain a deeper understanding of the concept of peace.

Though the course will be taught in English, students are expected to have a good command of both German and English. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students from all academic backgrounds are welcome.

Institutional affiliation: Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften, Ostasien und Vorderer Orient (WE 4)

Contact: yijux95@zedat.fu-berlin.de

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