Theresianum
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Theresianum (or Theresian Academy;
History
Early history (1614–1746)
In 1614, the Habsburgs purchased Angerfeldhof, a farmstead located just outside Vienna, and renovated it. Favorita, as the Habsburgs would call the re-modeled farmstead, became their imperial summer residence and a well-known venue for performances in the second half of the 17th century.
Although the residence was burned down in the course of the
Founding and sustaining Theresianum (1746–1964)
In 1746, Empress Maria Theresa sold the palace to the
In 1773, after Maria Theresa's son
In 1883, the Consular Academy, the world's oldest school of international relations (founded by Maria Theresa as the Oriental Academy in 1754 and later renamed), was relocated to Neue Favorita.
By the end of World War I, most of the school's properties in Austria, Hungary and other parts of the Habsburg monarchy were sold. In 1938, after the “Anschluss” to Nazi Germany, Theresianum was transformed into a National Political Institute of Education. During World War II, the school was so heavily damaged that it could only be re-opened following extensive renovation work in 1957.[6]
Recent history (1964–present)
In 1964, the Diplomatic Academy was re-opened as a successor to the Consular Academy in Neue Favorita. Its graduates include former U.N. Secretary General and Austrian president Kurt Waldheim, as well as European ministers and senior public officials.
At Theresianum, co-education was introduced at the end of the 1980s – the first female instructors started teaching in 1988, while the first female students were admitted one year later, in 1989;[7] in 1993, the first headmistress was appointed.[8]
Theresianum today
International focus
Before
Extra-curricular activities
Based on the Theresianum Enrichment Model (THEM), students are offered a set of extra-curricular activities that complement mandatory coursework.[14] These classes include special rhetoric and presentation seminars, community service, cultural and business projects, as well as tailored career advice services.[15] Moreover, Theresianum participates in bi-annually organized Model European Parliament sessions[16] that prepare students for leadership roles in the European Union.[17]
By 1910, a wealth of physical education classes, including swimming, dancing, riding and fencing was offered to students to supplement their academic curriculum.[2] Today, Theresianum offers weekly sports courses across 15 disciplines, organizes three dedicated sports weeks (in the 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade, U.S. equivalent grades 6,7 and 9) and operates a school-owned ski club;[18] 20 musical instruments are taught at the school.[19]
Boarding school model
Theresianum operates as both a primary school and a Gymnasium (U.S. equivalent grades 5 through 12); as of 2010, 815 students attended 33 Gymnasium classes (i.e., 24.7 students per class) and were taught by 130 instructors (i.e., 6.3 students per instructor).[20] In order to develop well-rounded pupils, Theresianum requires students to attend individual or group study sessions in the afternoons with their instructors. School days typically end between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., depending on the student's age. Grades 5 to 8 (U.S. equivalent grades 9 to 12) used to attend lectures on Saturday mornings now, however, all students have a 5-day school week. 100 students were also enrolled in Theresianum's full-boarding option as of 2007.[21]
Facilities
Throughout its history, Theresianum has retained parts of its historic park in the center of Vienna (approx. 50,000 m2), and properties in Süßenbrunn and Strechau, outside the city.[2] The school's sport facilities include an indoor swimming pool, two beach volleyball courts, tennis, soccer and basketball courts, and indoor gyms. All classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art digital media equipment and laboratories are used for biology, physics and chemistry classes. The school's historic rooms (library, etc.) can be used for special events.[22]
Notable alumni
Often referred to as one of Austria's finest schools,[23][24][25] Theresianum has shaped over 260 years of Austrian and European history; its graduates include Nobel Prize winners, political leaders, as well as writers and thinkers across a wide array of disciplines:[26]
- Francis II Xaver of Großglockner
- Ferenc Széchényi, founder of the Hungarian National Library
- Joseph Radetzky von Radetz, Austrian field marshal
- Josip Jelačić, Croatian Ban and Austrian field marshal
- Tivadar Puskás, Hungarian inventor
- Karl Lueger, mayor of Vienna
- Olivier Marquis de Bacquehem, Austrian Minister of Commerce
- Wilhelm Carl Gustav von Doderer, Austrian architect
- Alfonso XII of Spain, King of Spain
- Konstantin Jireček, Czech diplomat
- Peter Altenberg, Austrian writer
- Wlodimir Ledóchowski, General of the Jesuits
- István Bethlen, Hungarian Prime Minister
- Clemens von Pirquet, Austrian scientist
- Kazimierz Twardowski, Polish philosopher
- Franz Nopcsa von Felső-Szilvás, Hungarian paleontologist
- Friedrich Hasenöhrl, Austrian physicist
- Marian Smoluchowski, Polish physicist
- Fritz von Herzmanovsky-Orlando, Austrian author
- Joseph Schumpeter, Austrian economist
- International Paneuropean Union
- Egon Brunswik, Austro-American psychologist
- Max Perutz, Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry
- Hans Hass, pioneer of aquatic research
- Peter Zinner, Academy Award winner
- Werner Fasslabend, Austrian Minister of Defense
- Christoph Waltz, Austrian actor, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor twice
- Ernst H. Gombrich, Austrian art historian who was the most important of the 20th century
- Ole Otto Paus, Norwegian General
- Dimitrios Droutsas, former Greek foreign minister[27]
- Titu Maiorescu, former Prime Minister of Romania
- Richard Nickl, mathematician
- Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner [28]
- Paul Henreid, Austrian actor
- Dimitri Stancioff, Bulgarian diplomat
- Andrei Markovits, Romanian-born American political scientist[29]
See also
References
- ISBN 3-205-98510-9.
- ^ a b c d e f Theresianische Akademie: "Geschichte" Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=60 Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ISBN 3-205-98510-9.
- ISBN 3-205-98510-9.
- ^ Diplomatic Academy of Vienna: "Where the past has a future". Diplomatische Akademie Wien. http://www.da-vienna.ac.at. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ APA Karriere (2007-05-08). "Wiener Theresianum feiert doppeltes Jubiläum"[permanent dead link]. Austrian Press Agency (APA). http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/uploads/media/apa20070508.pdf[permanent dead link]. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ ORF (2007-05-15). "Jubiläumsfeiern im Theresianum". Austrian Broadcasting Agency (ORF). http://wien.orf.at/stories/192417. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ISBN 3-205-98510-9.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Stundentafel" Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=52 Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Sprachen Internationalität Europa" Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=120 Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "International Study Programme" Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=81 Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "SchülerInnen und Eltern" Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=117 Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Partnerschulen" Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=58 Archived 2014-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Begabtenförderung". Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=126. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Zusatzangebote". Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=123. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Der Standard: "Verantwortung für andere übernehmen"[permanent dead link]. Der Standard (2010-01). http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/uploads/media/der_standard_201001.pdf[permanent dead link]. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Projekte" Archived 2014-08-19 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=128 Archived 2014-08-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Sport". Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=121. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "musisch-kreativer Bereich". Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=125. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Organisationsstruktur". Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=116. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Martis, Mirjam (2007-05-18). "Theresianum. Doppeljubiläum der Elite-Schule", Die Presse, p. 11.
- ^ Theresianische Akademie: "Bauliche Gegebenheiten" Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Theresianum. http://www.theresianum.ac.at/typo3/index.php?id=119 Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Metzger, Ida (2006-09-17). "5 beliebte Gymnasien", Österreich, p. 7.
- ^ Parragh, Alexandra (2008-01-31). "Gute Bildung hat ihren Preis", Salzburger Nachrichten, p. 11.
- ^ Metzger, Ida (2009-09-12). "Ranking: Die besten Schulen des Landes", Madonna, p. 26.
- ISBN 3-205-98510-9.
- ^ "Dimitris Droutsas" (in German). Munzinger. Archived from the original on February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
- ^ "Von egalitär bis elitär: Die Schulen der Politiker". 15 April 2007.
- ISBN 978-963-386-422-7.
External links
- Official website (in German)