Thomas Bernauer: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Thomas Bernauer |
| Field | Internationale Beziehungen |
| Address | CIS ETH Zürich, IFW C 45.1 Haldeneggsteig 4 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 67 71 |
| thbe0520@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851-0577-00L | Principles of Political Science | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | T. Bernauer | |
| Abstract | This course covers basic questions, concepts, theories, methods, and empirical findings of political science. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course covers basic questions, concepts, theories, methods, and empirical findings of political science. | ||||
| Content | Dieser Kurs wird aufgrund der immer noch prekären Covid-19-Lage voraussichtlich online durchgeführt. Alle Studierenden, die den Kurs via mystudies belegt haben, werden rund eine Woche vor Kursbeginn über die aktuelle Situation informiert. Zu Beginn des Kurses erhalten die Teilnehmenden eine kurze Einführung in die Wissenschaftslogik, den Ablauf politikwissenschaftlicher Forschung, den Aufbau eines Forschungsdesigns und die Methodik der empirischen Sozialwissenschaften. Hier geht es darum zu zeigen, wie Politikwissenschaftler*innen denken und arbeiten. Der Kurs behandelt dann schwergewichtig die Analyse politischer Systeme. Die Studierenden erhalten einen Überblick zu den wichtigsten politischen Akteuren und der Beschaffenheit und Wirkung politischer Institutionen. Zur Veranschaulichung der behandelten Konzepte und Theorien gehen wir vor allem auf die politischen Systeme Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schweiz ein. Abschliessend wird ein kurzer Einblick in zentrale Fragestellungen des Teilbereiches der internationalen Beziehungen gegeben. Schwergewichtig wird dieser Teilbereich, als Inhalt einer Folgeveranstaltung, dann im Frühlingssemester (Internationale Politik, Prof. Schimmelfennig) behandelt. Der Kurs basiert auf dem Lehrbuch «Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft» von Bernauer et al. Jede Kurseinheit konzentriert sich auf ein bis zwei Kapitel dieses Buches, das die Studierenden vor der betreffenden Kurseinheit lesen müssen. Die 5. Auflage dieses Lehrbuches ist momentan in Bearbeitung. Deshalb erhalten die Studierenden die Entwurfsversion elektronisch und müssen das Buch nicht kaufen. Tipp: Lesen Sie zuerst genau die Übungsfragen für das zu studierende Buchkapitel (https://ib.ethz.ch/teaching/pwgrundlagen.html) und erst danach das betreffende Kapitel. Sie wissen dann beim Lesen schon vorweg, auf was Sie besonders genau schauen sollten. Zur Vorlesung wird ein Tutorat (Übung) angeboten. Darin werden die zentralen Konzepte, Methoden und Themen der Vorlesung geübt und vertieft. Die Teilnahme am Tutorat ist integraler Bestandteil des Kurses, und der im Tutorat behandelte Stoff ist Bestandteil der Leistungskontrollen. Übungsfragen und ein Glossar finden Sie hier: https://ib.ethz.ch/teaching/pwgrundlagen.html Leistungskontrollen a) Erster Test (12.11.2021, 14:15–15:00) b) Zweiter Test (17.12.2021, 14:15–15:00) Ergeben gemittelt das Ergebnis der benoteten Semesterleistung Ja nach Covid-19 Situation werden die beiden Tests entweder im Kursraum oder online durchgeführt (ausschliesslich eine der beiden Varianten, keine Wahlmöglichkeit). Kreditpunkte 4 ECTS-Punkte (Zeitaufwand insgesamt ca. 120 Arbeitsstunden) | ||||
| Lecture notes | Der Kurs basiert auf dem Lehrbuch «Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft» von Bernauer et al. Jede Kurseinheit konzentriert sich auf ein bis zwei Kapitel dieses Buches, das die Studierenden vor der betreffenden Kurseinheit lesen müssen. Die 5. Auflage dieses Lehrbuches ist momentan in Bearbeitung. Deshalb erhalten die Studierenden die Entwurfsversion elektronisch (via Moodle) und müssen das Buch nicht kaufen. Pro Kurseinheit (Woche) sind ca. 30–40 Seiten zu lesen. Für einzelne Kurseinheiten müssen Sie etwas mehr lesen (zwei Buchkapitel, ca. 60–80 Seiten insgesamt). Es lohnt sich also, bereits von Anfang des Kurses an ein wenig «auf Vorrat» zu lesen. Weitere Lehrmaterialen finden Sie auf: http://www.ib.ethz.ch/teaching/pwgrundlagen | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Die Vorlesung und das Tutorat basieren auf dem Lehrbuch „Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft“ von Thomas Bernauer, Detlef Jahn, Patrick Kuhn und Sylvia Kritzinger (5. Auflage, Nomos, 2022). Die 5. Auflage ist momentan in Bearbeitung und Sie erhalten deshalb das Buchmanuskript in elektronischer Form (via Moodle) und müssen es nicht kaufen. Sie müssen die zugewiesenen Buchkapitel vor der jeweiligen Kurseinheit gründlich lesen und Fragen notieren, damit wir effizient vorankommen. Pro Kurseinheit (Woche) sind ca. 30–40 Seiten zu lesen. Für einzelne Kurseinheiten müssen Sie etwas mehr lesen (zwei Buchkapitel, ca. 60–80 Seiten insgesamt). Es lohnt sich also, bereits von Anfang des Kurses an ein wenig «auf Vorrat» zu lesen. Tutorat: Im Tutorat wird das aus der Lektüre der Buchkapitel sowie der Vorlesung mitgebrachte Wissen weiter vertieft, u.a. anhand von möglichen Testfragen. Eine regelmässige und engagierte Teilnahme am Tutorat, die gründliche Lektüre der Buchkapitel und die Teilnahme an der Vorlesung stellen sicher, dass Sie bei den Tests keine «Überraschungen» erleben werden. Im Verlauf des Semesters finden zwei schriftliche Tests statt, die zu je 50% an die Gesamtnote angerechnet werden. Der erste Test findet am 12.11.2021 von 14:15 – 15:00 Uhr statt, der zweite Test am 17.12.2021 von 14:15 – 15:00 Uhr. Wer in einem der beiden Tests oder in beiden Tests mit einer Note unter 4.0 abschneidet, erhält eine weitere Chance, den oder die ungenügenden Tests (nur diesen oder diese!) zu wiederholen. Der Wiederholungstest findet am 25.02.2022 von 14:15 – 15:45 Uhr statt. Wer aus medizinischen oder anderen an der ETH üblichen Dispensgründen (diese sind schriftlich zu belegen) an einem oder beiden regulären Tests nicht teilnehmen kann, erhält ebenfalls die Option, am Wiederholungstest teilzunehmen. Bei einer Gesamtnote (auf 0.25 gerundeter Mittelwert der beiden Tests) ≥ 4.0 gilt der Kurs als bestanden und es werden vier ECTS Punkte zugeteilt. Ausnahme: Im BA Staatswissenschaften werden die vier ECTS Punkte erst nach erfolgreichem Absolvieren der Basisprüfung zugeteilt. Für die Studierenden des BA Staatswissenschaften ist der Inhalt dieses Kurses Prüfungsstoff für die Hälfte der Basisprüfung im Fach Politikwissenschaft, die von Prof. Bernauer durchgeführt wird (die zweite Hälfte der Basisprüfung führt Prof. Schimmelfennig durch). Das Absolvieren der beiden Tests während des Semesters ist für Studierende des BA Staatswissenschaften freiwillig, aber stark empfohlen. Für jeden der beiden Tests erhalten sie bei einer Note von 4 oder mehr einen Bonus für die Basisprüfung im Fach Politikwissenschaft. Sie können sich also durch das Absolvieren der beiden Tests in der Basisprüfung verbessern bzw. ein Polster erwerben. Prüfungsstoff ist der gesamte Inhalt der Vorlesung und des Tutorats. Für diesen Kurs ist keine zusätzliche (separate) Prüfungsanmeldung nötig, die Anmeldung für den Kurs in mystudies deckt alles ab. Für die beiden Tests dürfen Sie vier Seiten Notizen benutzen (zwei Blätter beidseitig beschrieben). Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Notizblätter handschriftlich beschrieben sein müssen. Elektronisch bedruckte Notizblätter werden ausnahmslos nicht zur Prüfung zugelassen. Wenn Sie gerne mehr über sozialwissenschaftliche Konzepte und Forschungsmethoden lernen möchten, sind diese beiden Bücher ausserordentlich gut: - Goertz, Gary. 2020. Social Science Concepts and Measurement. - Maggetti, Martino et al. 2013. Designing Research in the Social Sciences. | ||||
| 857-0106-00L | International Environmental Politics (with Research Paper)  Only for MA Comparative and International Studies. | 8 credits | 2V + 3S | T. Bernauer, V. Koubi | |
| Abstract | Based on the contents of the International Environmental Politics lecture (860-0023-00L) students will develop a research question and study design on a topic of their choice, carry out independent research and write a research paper under the supervision of Prof. Bernauer as well as postdocs and doctoral students in his research group. | ||||
| Learning objective | Acquire skills for carrying out independent research and writing a research paper in the area of international environmental politics. | ||||
| 860-0003-00L | Cornerstone Science, Technology, and Policy Only for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc and PhD. ISTP-PhD students please register via the Study Administration. | 2 credits | 1S | T. Bernauer | |
| Abstract | This course introduces students to the MSc STP programme. It provides a general introduction to the study of STP. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course introduces students to the MSc program in two ways. First, it provides a general introduction to the study of STP. Second, it exposes students to various complex policy problems and ways and means of coming up with proposals for and assessments of policy options. In a reading workshop, students will learn how to improve their skills in reading and understanding scientific papers in the English language. | ||||
| Content | - Introduction to Science, Technology and Policy. - Reading Workshop: Reading and understanding scientific papers in English language. A detailled programme will be sent out to the participants in advance to the course. | ||||
| Literature | Literature and references will be available on Moodle. | ||||
| 860-0004-00L | Bridging Science, Technology, and Policy Only for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc and PhD. ISTP-PhD students please register via the Study Administration. | 3 credits | 2S | T. Bernauer, T. Schmidt | |
| Abstract | This course focuses on technological innovations from the beginning of humanity through the industrial revolution up until today. It provides students with a deeper understanding of the factors that drive technological innovations, and the roles government policies, society, science, and industry play in this regard. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course picks up on the ISTP Cornerstone Science, Technology and Policy course and goes into greater depth on issues covered in that course, as well as additional issues where science and technology are among the causes of societal challenges but can also help in finding solutions. | ||||
| Content | Week 1: no class because of ISTP Cornerstone Science, Technology and Policy course Week 2: technology & society in historical perspective - technological innovations up to the industrial revolution Week 3: technology & society in historical perspective - technological innovations during the industrial revolution - engines & electricity Week 4: technology & society in historical perspective - from the industrial revolution to modernity - mobility and transport (railroads, ships, cars, airplanes, space) Week 5: food production: the green revolutions. Week 6: microelectronics, computing & the internet Week 7: life sciences: pharmaceuticals & diagnostic technology Week 8: energy: primary fuels, renewables, networks Week 9: automation: self-driving cars & trains, drones Week 10: communication & Big Data: semiconductors and software Week 11: military & security issues associated with technological innovation Week 12: possible futures (1): nuclear fusion, geoengineering Week 13: possible Future (2): information, communication, robotics, synthetic biology, nanotech, quantum computing | ||||
| Lecture notes | Skript: Course materials will be available on moodle. | ||||
| Literature | Literature: Literature and references will be available on Moodle. | ||||
| 860-0005-00L | Colloquium Science, Technology, and Policy (HS) Only for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc and PhD. | 1 credit | 2K | T. Schmidt, T. Bernauer | |
| Abstract | Presentations by invited guest speakers from academia and practice/policy. Students are assigned to play a leading role in the discussion and write a report on the respective event. | ||||
| Learning objective | Presentations by invited guest speakers from academia and practice/policy. Students are assigned to play a leading role in the discussion and write a report on the respective event. | ||||
| Content | See the program on the ISTP website: http://www.istp.ethz.ch/events/colloquium.html The series is open to the public. Lectures last about 60 minutes followed by an open discussion. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | open to anyone from ETH | ||||
| 860-0012-00L | Cooperation and Conflict Over International Water Resources Number of participants limited to 40. Priority for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc. This is a research seminar at the Master level. PhD students are also welcome. | 3 credits | 2S | B. Wehrli, T. Bernauer, E. Calamita, T. U. Siegfried | |
| Abstract | This seminar focuses on the technical, economic, and political challenges of dealing with water allocation and pollution problems in large international river systems. It examines ways and means through which such challenges are addressed, and when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail. | ||||
| Learning objective | Ability to (1) understand the causes and consequences of water scarcity and water pollution problems in large international river systems; (2) understand ways and means of addressing such water challenges; and (3) analyse when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail. | ||||
| Content | Based on lectures and discussion of scientific papers and reports, students acquire basic knowledge on contentious issues in managing international water resources, on the determinants of cooperation and conflict over international water issues, and on ways and means of mitigating conflict and promoting cooperation. Students will then, in small teams coached by the instructors, carry out research on a case of their choice (i.e. an international river basin where riparian countries are trying to find solutions to water allocation and/or water quality problems associated with a large dam project). They will write a brief paper and present their findings towards the end of the semester. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and reading materials will be distributed electronically. | ||||
| Literature | The UN World Water Development Reports provide a broad overview of the topic: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/water/wwap/ | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course is open to Master and PhD students from any area of ETH. ISTP students who take this course should also register for the course 860-0012-01L - Cooperation and conflict over international water resources; In-depth case study. | ||||
| 860-0012-01L | Cooperation and Conflict Over International Water Resources, In-Depth Case Study Only for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc and PhD students. Prerequisite: you have to be enrolled in 860-0012-00L during the same semester. | 3 credits | 2A | B. Wehrli, T. Bernauer | |
| Abstract | Students write an individual term paper on technical, economic, and political water challenges in an international context. Coached by one of the instructors, students develop and write a case study that examines ways and means to address a specific challenge, and to evaluate success or failure of international collaboration. | ||||
| Learning objective | In developing their individual term paper, the students broaden their overview of (1) causes and consequences of water scarcity and water pollution problems in an international context; (2) they assess concepts and policies to mitigate a specific water challenge, and (3) they analyze determinants of success or failure of international collaboration in the water sectors. | ||||
| Content | In the basic course on Cooperation and Conflict... 860-0012-00L the students students acquire basic knowledge on contentious issues in managing international water resources, on the determinants of cooperation and conflict over international water issues, and on ways and means of mitigating conflict and promoting cooperation. In this course, which is reserved to STP students, the participants will be individually coached by one of the instructors and do research and develop a case-study paper on an international water challenge of their choice. The topic should avoid overlap with the work in course 860-0012-00L. | ||||
| Lecture notes | see 860-0012-00L | ||||
| Literature | In a global context, the targets of sustainable development goal 6 serve as a possible starting point: http://bit.ly/2yVARMG In the European context, the implementation reports of the Water Framework Directive represent another reference frame: http://bit.ly/2y5NPLl | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course is reserved for STP students who participate in the basic course on Cooperation and Conflict Over International Water Resources 860-0012-00L. STP students should sign up for both courses, 860-0012-00L and 860-0012-01L. | ||||
| 860-0023-00L | International Environmental Politics Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET, D-USYS | 3 credits | 2V | T. Bernauer | |
| Abstract | This course focuses on the conditions under which problem solving efforts in international environmental politics emerge and the conditions under which such efforts and the respective public policies are effective. | ||||
| Learning objective | The objectives of this course are to (1) gain an overview of relevant questions in the area of international environmental politics from a social sciences viewpoint; (2) learn how to identify interesting/innovative questions concerning this policy area and how to answer them in a methodologically sophisticated way; (3) gain an overview of important global and regional environmental problems and how they could be solved. | ||||
| Content | This course deals with how and why international problem solving efforts (cooperation) in environmental politics emerge, and under what circumstances such efforts are effective. Based on theories of international political economy and theories of government regulation various examples of international environmental politics are discussed: the management of international water resources, political responses to global warming, the protection of the stratospheric ozone layer, the reduction of long-range transboundary air pollution, protection of biodiversity, how to deal with plastic waste, the prevention of pollution of the oceans, etc. The course is open to all ETH students. Participation does not require previous coursework in the social sciences. After passing an end-of-semester test (requirement: grade 4.0 or higher) students will receive 3 ECTS credit points. The workload is around 90 hours (meetings, reading assignments, preparation of test). Visiting students (e.g., from the University of Zurich) are subject to the same conditions. Registration of visiting students in the web-based system of ETH is compulsory. This course will take place fully online. Course units have three components: 1. A pre-recorded lecture by Prof. Bernauer, available via Moodle, for all course units 2. Reading assignments, available via Moodle, for a few selected course units 3. Online meetings (via Zoom) for all course units on Mondays at 16:30 – 18:00, where we discuss your questions concerning the lecture and reading assignments and focus in greater depth on a particular facet of the respective course unit, on occasion with a guest (to be announced a few weeks ahead of the respective course unit). You must watch the lecture and complete the reading assignment for the respective unit ahead of the online meeting. The online meeting will be recorded and made available via Moodle. To facilitate your planning, the course is organized in terms of weekly units. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Assigned reading materials and slides will be available via Moodle. | ||||
| Literature | Assigned reading materials and slides will be available via Moodle. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course will take place fully online. Course units have three components: 1. A pre-recorded lecture by Prof. Bernauer, available via Moodle, for all course units 2. Reading assignments, available via Moodle, for a few selected course units 3. Online meetings (via Zoom) for all course units on Mondays at 16:30 – 18:00, where we discuss your questions concerning the lecture and reading assignments and focus in greater depth on a particular facet of the respective course unit, on occasion with a guest (to be announced a few weeks ahead of the respective course unit). You must watch the lecture and complete the reading assignment for the respective unit ahead of the online meeting. The online meeting will be recorded and made available via Moodle. To facilitate your planning, the course is organized in terms of weekly units. | ||||
| 876-0301-00L | Policy-Making in Practice Only for CAS in Technology and Public Policy: Impact Analysis | 4 credits | 3G | T. Bernauer, D. N. Bresch, T. Schmidt | |
| Abstract | Effective management of risks and uncertainty as well as communication of scientific evidence to stakeholders and policy-makers are essential for successful policy-advice and policy-making. Hence, this module conveys the fundamentals of risk analysis/management and of writing for policy-makers. Besides an academic perspective, it features practitioners working at the technology-policy interface. | ||||
| Learning objective | Risk Analysis and Risk Management: Participants understand (1) the role risk and uncertainty play in decision- and policy-making, (2) common approaches to risk management, (3) how to apply methods of quantitative risk analysis, (4) how to communicate risk information clearly and effectively. Writing for Policy-Makers: Participants understand (1) particular prerequisites for successful dissemination of scientific results to policy-makers and the wider public, (2) expectations and needs of different target groups and audiences, (3) how to effectively write policy briefs for stakeholders and policy-makers. | ||||
| Literature | Course materials can be found on Moodle. | ||||