Diploma theses and dissertations
Section of Legal History and European Legal Development
Diploma theses
Allocation and support
Diploma theses at the Section are assigned and supervised by:
- Univ. Prof. Dr. Anita Ziegerhofer
- Ao. Univ. Prof. Dr. Markus Steppan
General requirements
Interest in legal-historical events as well as a good grade and attendance of a seminar.
Topic of the diploma thesis
Anita Ziegerhofer conducts research in the fields of European integration law history (from the history of ideas from the 14th century to the present), the history of the development of constitutions worldwide (legal history of the modern constitutional state from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century) and women's and gender studies (public law). Diploma theses are awarded in these areas. The topic of the thesis is chosen independently by the students.
Disposition/structure
The Diploma thesis is developed and structured independently by the students. I supervise the diploma students during this process and also during the time of writing the Diploma thesis on an ongoing basis and as desired.
Supervision offer
Ongoing supervision and BEFORE submitting the thesis, the supervisor will read the thesis several times if necessary.
Information on research, writing the thesis and citation methods
Please clarify any questions regarding the research, the writing of the thesis and the desired citation style with your supervisor.
Evaluation and appraisal
Once the thesis has been uploaded to UGO, it will be reviewed by your supervisor within two months. Further information regarding the submission process can be found on the Dean's Office website.
Defensio
After completion of the thesis, a defensio takes place in the form of a discussion on sensitive issues of the thesis.
Dissertations
Allocation and support
Dissertations at the Section are awarded and supervised by:
- Univ. Prof. Dr. Anita Ziegerhofer
- Ao. Univ. Prof. Dr. Markus Steppan
General requirements
Interest in legal-historical events as well as a good grade and attendance of a seminar.
Doctoral candidates should be able to conduct research in the archives and be proficient in the Kurrent script.
Topic of the dissertation
Anita Ziegerhofer conducts research in the fields of European integration law history (from the history of ideas from the 14th century to the present), the history of the development of constitutions worldwide (legal history of the modern constitutional state from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century) and women's and gender studies (public law). Dissertations are awarded in these areas. The topic of the dissertation is chosen independently by the students.
Disposition/structure
Students develop and structure the DISS independently. I supervise the doctoral students during this process and also during the time of writing the DISS on an ongoing basis and as desired.
Supervision offer
Ongoing supervision and BEFORE submitting the DISS, the supervisor will read the thesis several times if necessary.
Information on research, writing the thesis and citation methods
Please clarify any questions regarding the research, the writing of the dissertation and the desired citation style with your supervisor.
Evaluation and appraisal
Supervisors have four months after submission of the dissertation to review it. Further information regarding the submission process can be found on the Dean's Office website.
Defensio/Rigorosum
After completion of the dissertation, a defensio / viva voce takes place in the form of a discussion on sensitive issues of the work.
