Andreas Wenger: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022

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
853-0047-00LWorld Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations Restricted registration - show details
Only for Public Policy BA and DAS Military Sciences
4 credits2V + 1UA. Wenger
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.
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 Oliver Roos (oliver.roos@sipo.gess.ethz.ch)
853-0047-01LWorld Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations (Without Exercises)3 credits2VA. Wenger
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.
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 lecure is being supported by a website on Moodle. If you have any questions, please contact Oliver roos (oliver.roos@sipo.gess.ethz.ch).
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesfostered
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingfostered
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingfostered
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Cooperation and Teamworkfostered
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityassessed
Creative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management assessed
853-0321-00LAdvanced Course II (Seminar) Restricted registration - show details
Only for Public Policy BA
4 credits3SA. Wenger, S. De Rosa, T. Ferst, T. Szvircsev Tresch
AbstractThis two-semester course is divided into several groups. A core question relating to the topic of the seminar paper is being developed (I), which will be chosen in coordination and under the guidance of the respective lecturers. Upon conclusion, the paper will be presented in class (II). Based on the qualifications obtained in the “Proseminar”, a high academic standard is expected.
ObjectiveBased on the research design prepared in part I of the seminar, candidates write a comprehensive academic term paper. The term paper should be considered as a good preparation for the BA thesis.
ContentSeminar II builds on the findings of seminar I. Within the broader framework of the overall theme of the seminar (Foreign Policies and Security Strategies of the Great Powers) and based on the approved research design of seminar I, participants write their term paper (in close consultation with the lecturer).
Lecture notesA Reader was provided as part of seminar I (cf. online platform Moodle).
Literaturecf. Reader and Reading List Seminar I
Prerequisites / NoticeGerman
857-0009-00LPolitical Violence Restricted registration - show details
Only for MA Comparative and International Studies (MACIS).
8 credits2SL.‑E. Cederman, A. Wenger
AbstractThis course offers an introduction to political violence in domestic and international politics. The course covers explanations of interstate wars, theories of civil and ethnic wars and regional conflict. Other topics include new threats, including transnational terrorist networks and other non-state actors, and the relationship between conflict and nation-building and democratization processes.
ObjectiveThis course offers an introduction to political violence in domestic and international politics. The course covers explanations of interstate wars, theories of civil and ethnic wars and regional conflict. Other topics include new threats, including transnational terrorist networks and other non-state actors, and the relationship between conflict and nation-building and democratization processes.
868-0001-00LModule 1: Mediation in Context Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
10 credits9GA. Wenger, L.‑E. Cederman
AbstractThis module defines and contextualises peace mediation in relation to other conflict resolution approaches. The module focuses heavily on conflict analysis, introducing the students to the latest knowledge about conflict typologies, trends, and causes in addition to providing them with various opportunities to practice conflict analysis using diverse methods.
ObjectiveThis module defines and contextualises peace mediation in relation to other conflict resolution approaches. The module focuses heavily on conflict analysis, introducing the students to the latest knowledge about conflict typologies, trends, and causes in addition to providing them with various opportunities to practice conflict analysis using diverse methods.
868-0004-00LModule 4: Mediation Process Design Restricted registration - show details
Only for MAS Mediation in Peace Processes.
10 credits9GA. Wenger
AbstractMediators help the parties reach a peace agreement by designing and structuring the process. This module covers the basic elements of process design and how they differ. Important to process design is the reflection on theory and practice in sequencing the content to be examined. The module then explores the implications and challenges facing the implementation of peace agreements for mediators.
ObjectiveMediators help the parties reach a peace agreement by designing and structuring the process. This module covers the basic elements of process design and how they differ. Important to process design is the reflection on theory and practice in sequencing the content to be examined. The module then explores the implications and challenges facing the implementation of peace agreements for mediators.