853-0047-00L  World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations

SemesterAutumn Semester 2023
LecturersA. Wenger
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractThis lecture series provides students with an overview of the development of international relations since the end of World War II. The first part of the series deals with the development of and changes in Cold War security policy structures. The second part deals with the period after the transformation of 1989/91; the focus here is on current issues in international security policy.
Learning objectiveBy the end of the semester, participants should have a solid knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of International Relations since the end of the Second World War.
Contentcf. "Diploma Supplement"
Prerequisites / NoticeThe lecture is being supported by a website on Moodle. If you have any questions, please contact Quentin Merle (quentin.merle@sipo.gess.ethz.ch)
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationassessed
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingfostered