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From Myths to Modernity Swiss History in Global Perspective

Explore key themes of Swiss history from the 19th century to today – linking national myths, identity, and neutrality to broader global developments.

Overview

The module examines Swiss history from the 19th century to the present in cultural, political, and social perspectives. Themes are explored in relation to global contexts. Topics include national myths, identity, neutrality, the World Wars, migration, and women’s rights. Excursions in Lucerne offer on-site learning about history and memory. 

Facts

Semester

Spring and Autumn semester. Next start: Spring semester 2026

Application deadline

to be announced

Language of instruction
  • English
Time model

Semester module
2 lessons per week, information (place) to follow (Wednesday, 15:15 - 17:00h)

ECTS/recognition

See: ISA-Programm / ECTS-Points
4 ECTS or 6 ECTS possible - information via moodle, decision is made in the first lessons.

 
Institute
PH Luzern
Others
Assessed assignment

oral performance assessment, written performance assessment, during the semester, form: a paper, attendance/participation, presentation, poster

Head of the module

Manuel Menrath

Lecturer (external)

Manuel Menrath

Eligibility to attend

No restrictions

Specific expertise
  • The students acquire specific thematic knowledge as well as concepts and perspectives of cultural, political and social history to critically assess themes of European and Swiss 19th and 20th-century history.
  • They are able to apply this knowledge to the independent development of thematic issues and to critically discuss different perspectives.
  • They are able to comprehensively communicate results of their research both in written papers and – in a more visualized form – in posters.

Teaching methods

In each thematic field, an introductory and conceptual input will be given that, apart from the reading assignments, will constitute the framework for the concrete work of each student and of the group as a whole. Furthermore, inputs regarding the analysis of primary sources within the thematic fields of the module will be given.

Learning aids

Texts will be available as pdf-documents on the seminar’s Moodle-site.

Programme type
ISA Module
Venue

Lucerne

Remarks