Andreas Wenger: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020

Award: The Golden Owl
Name Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger
FieldInternational and Swiss Security Policy
Address
Schweiz.- u. Int. Sicherheitspol.
ETH Zürich, IFW C 48.2
Haldeneggsteig 4
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 632 59 10
Fax+41 44 632 19 41
E-mailwenger@sipo.gess.ethz.ch
DepartmentHumanities, Social and Political Sciences
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
853-0058-00LSwiss Foreign and Security Politics Since 1945 Restricted registration - show details
Only for Public Policy BA and DAS in Military Sciences.
4 credits2V + 1UA. Wenger
AbstractThis course provides students with an overview of the main features of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945. The focus is on the emergence and development of security policy strategies and instruments in a historical context. Using primary and secondary source texts as a basis, selected topics are analyzed and discussed in tutorials.
Learning objectiveThe participants have a solid overview of the evolution of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945.
ContentThe first part of the lecture clarifies the term "security" and analyzes the change of its meaning in politics and academia over time. The focus of the second part is on the development of Swiss security policy since 1945. We will look at the different concepts of security policy, which range from "total defense" to "cooperative security". We then will analyze the gap between planning and execution, focusing on the two key developments of security policy, that is foreign policy and armed forces. The tutorials help to deepen the understanding of key aspects of Swiss foreign and security policy-making. We will read and discuss a number of key (primary and secondary) sources.
LiteratureMandatory reading: Spillman, Kurt R., Andreas Wenger, Christoph Breitenmoser and Marcel Gerber. Schweizer Sicherheitspolitik seit 1945: Zwischen Autonomie und Kooperation. Zürich: Verlag neue Zürcher Zeitung, 2001.
The book is out of print, students can access the text in the virtual class room (Moodle).
Prerequisites / NoticeThe lecture is supported by a virtual class room (Moodle). If you have questions concerning the lecture, please contact Jeremy Guggenheim, jeremy.guggenheim@sipo.gess.ethz.ch.
853-0058-01LSwiss Foreign and Security Politics Since 1945 (without Tutorial)3 credits2VA. Wenger
AbstractThis course provides students with an overview of the main features of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945. The focus is on the emergence and development of security policy strategies and instruments in a historical context.
Learning objectiveThe participants have a solid overview of the evolution of Swiss foreign and security policy since 1945.
ContentThe first part of the lecture clarifies the term "security" and analyzes the change of its meaning in politics and academia over time. The focus of the second part is on the development of Swiss security policy since 1945. We will look at the different concepts of security policy, which range from "total defense" to cooperative security. We then will analyze the gap between planning and execution, focusing on the two key developments of security policy, that is foreign policy and armed forces.
LiteratureMandatory reading: Spillman, Kurt R., Andreas Wenger, Christoph Breitenmoser and Marcel Gerber. Schweizer Sicherheitspolitik seit 1945: Zwischen Autonomie und Kooperation. Zürich: Verlag neue Zürcher Zeitung, 2001.

The book is out of print, students can access the text in the virtual class room (Moodle).
Prerequisites / NoticeThe lecture is supported by a virtual class room. If you have questions concerning the lecture, please contact eremy Guggenheim, jeremy.guggenheim@sipo.gess.ethz.ch.
853-0322-00LAdvanced Course I (Seminar) Restricted registration - show details
Only for Public Policy BA
4 credits3SA. Wenger, F. Kernic
AbstractIn this double-semester course students write an academic text at an advanced level on a topic in Strategic Studies. In the first part of the course, the students design a research design. In the second part, they write a term paper and present before the class.
Learning objectiveThe goal of this double-semester course, which is divided up into several groups, consists of working out a research question in the field of Strategic Studies, retrieving useful literature, writing a scientific paper and presenting it before the class.
ContentIm ersten Teil der Veranstaltung geht es anhand der Lektüre und der Diskussion ausgewählter Fachliteratur um die Einarbeitung in die Thematik des Seminars. Auf dieser Basis wird ein Research Design erarbeitet. Zusätzlich soll auf methodische Probleme und Schwierigkeiten eingegangen werden. Im zweiten Teil verfassen die Studierenden ihre Seminararbeiten und präsentieren diese im Plenum.
857-0100-00LEnding Violence Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 15.

MA Comparative and International Studies are given priority.
8 credits2SA. Wenger, A. Duursma
AbstractThis seminar addresses a range of interventions commonly used for conflict management and resolution and intended to reduce levels of violence and end civil wars, including mediation, peacekeeping, humanitarian interventions, Security Sector Reform (SSR), and peacebuilding. Students will become acquainted with key theoretical explanations and incorporate those insights into their own projects.
Learning objectiveThe aim of this course is to introduce students to different approaches to manage and resolve violent conflict and civil wars. The focus will be on forms of intervention in diverse conflict settings. Readings focus on empirical and theoretical literature about the transformation, prevention and reduction of violence during and after civil wars. The course will identify and discuss the main actors, strategies and dynamics associated with ending violence. Students will develop their own research design, including a research question, a short literature review, a theoretical framework and planned research methods, to take on the difficult questions of how, where, when and why violence ends with the help of conflict management and resolution practices.
860-0017-00LScience Communication Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 10.

STP Students have priority.
6 credits3GA. Wenger, M. Dunn Cavelty, C. Elhardt
AbstractSuccessful dissemination of scientific results to policy-makers and the wider public is an essential skill at the intersection of science, technology and policy making. This course looks at the expectations and needs of different target groups and teaches “best practices” for different modes of communication via a variety of exercises.
Learning objectiveThe aim of this course is to learn about science communication in theory and learn how to apply this knowledge in practice through different formats and media, aimed at different audiences.
ContentIn this course, we will analyze the particular prerequisites for the successful dissemination of scientific results to policy-makers and the wider public. To get a better understanding of the expectations and needs of different target groups we will look at different formats and will also invite guest speakers from science communication jobs to share their experiences and discuss common problems. The final part of this course consists of practical applications and exercises. Proceeding in a 'draft/revise/submit'-manner, students will have to present a scientific project (possibly linked to a case study) in different formats (e.g. newspaper contribution and policy brief). Faculty will supervise the writing process and provide reviews and comments on drafts.
Lecture notesPapers are made available for the participants of this course through Moodle. The book used for the 2nd part of the course "Escape from the Ivory Tower" can be bought from the instructors
LiteraturePapers are made available for the participants of this course through Moodle. The book used for the 2nd part of the course "Escape from the Ivory Tower" can be bought from the instructors
Prerequisites / NoticeThe total number of students is 10. MSc students, PhD students and postdocs with a science and technology background have priority; weekly meetings of minimum 2, maximum 3 hours during FS (Spring Semester) 2017, 6 ETCS (approx. 39 contact hours + 141 hours for preparations and exercises); grading based on the exercises and final products (policy briefs, op eds) on a 1-6 point scale
868-0002-00LModule 2: Mediation Methods Restricted registration - show details
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
7 credits6GA. Wenger
AbstractThis module introduces students to different types and phases of negotiation and mediation, along with providing them with frequent opportunities to practice related principles, skills, and attitudes. The module focuses on the most fundamental interpersonal skills on the micro level that provide the basis for mediation in more complex conflict settings.
Learning objectiveBuilding on the understanding that mediation is a form of assisted negotiation, this module introduces various theoretical and practical methods of negotiation and mediation. The module introduces students to different types and phases of both negotiation and mediation, providing them with frequent opportunities to practice related principles, skills, and attitudes. The module focuses on the most fundamental interpersonal skills on the micro level that provide the basis for mediation in more complex conflict settings. Additionally, the module touches on the role of emotions and identities in conflict resolution. The module also gives an overview of the state of the art of mediation research and theory, delving into core topics, such as the effectiveness of mediation, mediation mandates and different types of third party mediators.
868-0003-00LModule 3: Mediation Content Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
10 credits9GA. Wenger, L.‑E. Cederman
AbstractStudents learn about the content of peace processes in this module. This module combines various approaches to developing options with an examination of contemporary cases and how various content issues are managed and interlinked. The module focuses on security, power-sharing, justice, socioeconomic and environmental arrangements.
Learning objectiveMediators learn about the content of peace negotiations and peace agreements in this module. The module builds on the understanding that the goal of mediation is not to eliminate the issues that are tearing a society apart, but rather to find mechanisms to deal with differences in a non-violent manner. Mediators need a sufficient understanding of various thematic topics related to peace processes (e.g., security, power-sharing, justice, economics) in order to create linkages between them and the specific content issues therein. An adequate level of knowledge of core themes will also help mediators understand how to work with expert advisors to support a mediation process. This module both introduces relevant theory on ways of dealing with content issues and looks at how such issues were managed and interlinked in specific contemporary cases. This module also begins to address the teamwork dimension of mediation, which will be further elaborated on in the following modules.
868-0005-00LModule 5: Advanced Mediation Methods Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
7 credits6GA. Wenger
AbstractThis module focuses on deepening and consolidating the core skills from the first four modules and applying them in complex and high-stress environments. This module also touches on the topic of evaluation and effectiveness in peace mediation, looking at current trends and approaches to measuring impact in conflict resolution.
Learning objectiveThis module focuses on deepening and consolidating the core skills from the first four modules and applying them to macro level complex conflict settings. The module focuses on providing students with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills from the previous modules in contexts of high stress and high complexity, thereby allowing them to practice, diverse coping strategies for dealing with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges during a mediation process. Additionally, this module puts emphasis on the team dimension of mediation, requiring participants to put into practice interpersonal skills learnt and internalized throughout the program. This module also touches on the topic of evaluation and effectiveness in peace mediation, looking at current trends and approaches to measuring impact in conflict resolution.
868-0006-00LModule 6: Mediation Processes Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
6 credits6GA. Wenger
AbstractThis module seeks to integrate all the knowledge, skills, and techniques from previous modules in a multi-day mediation simulation based on a real-life mediation case. It focuses on linking theory and practice, communicating with actors in conflict, and transferring the programme’s content to a professional environment.
Learning objectiveThis module seeks to integrate all the knowledge, skills, and techniques from Modules 1-5 in a multi-day mediation simulation. The module focuses on how to link theory and practice, how to communicate this to actors in conflict, and how the content of the programme can be transferred into the professional environment of the participants. On a more strategic/political level, this final module allows participants to introduce, discuss – and maybe influence – the future path of the field in the various countries represented and analysed.
868-0100-00LLiterature Project Restricted registration - show details
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
5 credits11AA. Wenger
AbstractIn this multidisciplinary literature review paper, students are required to review, discuss, and critically evaluate the conflict and mediation literature relating to a specific topic of their choice. Participants are encouraged to consult their employers as they pick a topic so as to ensure its relevance to their work environment.
Learning objectiveIn this multidisciplinary literature review paper, students are required to review, discuss, and critically evaluate the conflict and mediation literature relating to a specific topic of their choice. Participants are encouraged to consult their employers as they pick a topic so as to ensure its relevance to their work environment.
868-0102-00LPractice-oriented Paper Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
5 credits11AA. Wenger
AbstractThis paper requires students to reflect on a partciular practice of mediation as it relates to ones own experience as a mediation practitioner. While a practice-oriented paper, it must still be grounded in conflict and mediation literature. Students will be required to present their papers orally and will receive detailed instructions in this regard from instructors.
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