Thomas Bernauer: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023 |
| 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 |
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| 851-0577-00L | Principles of Political Science | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | T. Bernauer, C. Brügge, F. M. Lichtin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course deals with basic questions, concepts, theories, methods, and empirical findings of political science. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This course deals with basic questions, concepts, theories, methods, and empirical findings of political science. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Der Kurs findet vor Ort statt und wird weder online gestreamt noch aufgezeichnet. Zu Beginn des Kurses erhalten die Teilnehmenden eine 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 besteht aus • einem ersten Teil, der jeweils am Montag, ab 25. September 2023, wöchentlich bis und mit 18. Dezember 2023, 10:15-12:00, vor Ort auf dem Campus stattfindet (LEE E 101, Leonhardstrasse 21) • einem zweiten Teil, der jeweils am Montag, ab 25. September 2023, wöchentlich bis und mit 18. Dezember 2023, 12:15-13:00, vor Ort auf dem Campus stattfindet (LEE E 101, Leonhardstrasse 21) Der Kurs basiert auf dem Lehrbuch «Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft», 5. Auflage (2022), von Bernauer, Jahn, Kritzinger, Kuhn, Walter. Jede Kurseinheit konzentriert sich auf ein bis zwei Kapitel dieses Buches. Die 5. Auflage dieses Lehrbuches ist via Buchhandlungen oder online erhältlich. Übungsfragen und ein Glossar finden Sie hier: https://ib.ethz.ch/teaching/pwgrundlagen.html Vor der Sitzung: 1. Alle Kursteilnehmenden lesen vor jeder Kurseinheit das/die betreffenden Buchkapitel (siehe Tabelle unten). Lesen Sie zuerst die Übungsfragen für das zu studierende Buchkapitel (https://ib.ethz.ch/teaching/pwgrundlagen.html) und erst danach das Kapitel. Sie wissen dann beim Lesen schon vorweg, auf was Sie besonders genau schauen sollten. Pro Kurseinheit (Woche) sind ca. 30–50 Seiten zu lesen. Für Kurseinheiten, die zwei Buchkapitel behandeln, müssen Sie etwas mehr lesen (ca. 60–80 Seiten insgesamt). Es lohnt sich also, bereits von Anfang des Kurses an ein wenig «auf Vorrat» zu lesen. 2. Durch eine kurze (digitale) Umfrage in Moodle werden Übungsfragen ermittelt, welche von den Studierenden als besonders schwierig erachtet werden und die deshalb im Übungsteil (jeweils 12:15 – 13:00) vertieft besprochen werden. Der Ablauf der Sitzungen ist dann meist wie folgt: 1. Teil: 1. Zu Beginn wird jeweils (in digitaler Form) ein unbenoteter Kurztest zum gelesenen Buchinhalt durchgeführt (mehr dazu weiter unten) und im Anschluss gleich besprochen. 2. Es folgt eine ca. 30-minütige Vorlesung, die den Inhalt des/der gelesenen Buchkapitel kurz zusammenfasst und reflektiert. 3. Danach stellen die Dozierenden meist eine aktuelle wissenschaftliche Studie vor, die im Bereich des/der jeweils behandelten Themen liegt (ca. 30 Minuten). 2. Teil: Wir behandeln Übungsfragen, die per Umfrage als besonders schwierig identifiziert wurden. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Der Kurs basiert auf dem Lehrbuch «Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft», 5. Auflage (2022), von Bernauer, Jahn, Kritzinger, Kuhn, Walter. Jede Kurseinheit konzentriert sich auf ein bis zwei Kapitel dieses Buches. Die 5. Auflage dieses Lehrbuches ist via Buchhandlungen oder online erhältlich. Übungsfragen und ein Glossar finden Sie hier: https://ib.ethz.ch/teaching/pwgrundlagen.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Der Kurs basiert auf dem Lehrbuch «Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft», 5. Auflage (2022), von Bernauer, Jahn, Kritzinger, Kuhn, Walter. Jede Kurseinheit konzentriert sich auf ein bis zwei Kapitel dieses Buches. Die 5. Auflage dieses Lehrbuches ist via Buchhandlungen oder online erhältlich. Übungsfragen und ein Glossar finden Sie hier: https://ib.ethz.ch/teaching/pwgrundlagen.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Siehe Syllabus im Moodle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 857-0106-00L | International Environmental Politics (with Research Paper)  | 8 credits | 2V + 2S | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 860-0003-00L | Cornerstone Science, Technology, and Policy 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 English. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | - Introduction to Science, Technology and Policy. - Reading Workshop: Reading and understanding scientific papers in English. A detailled programme will be sent to the participants in advance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Literature and references will be available in Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course is open only to students of the MSc in Science, Technology and Policy, offered by the ISTP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 860-0004-00L | Bridging Science, Technology, and Policy ISTP-PhD students please register via the Study Administration. | 3 credits | 2S | T. Bernauer, K. W. Axhausen, S. Bechtold, I. Günther, D. Hangartner, V. Koubi, M. Leese, T. Schmidt, B. Steffen, E. Tilley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course first provides a broad conceptual and historical perspective on technological and scientific innovation, and then focuses on different modes of policy analysis and their application to policy questions in a variety of areas. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This course picks up on the ISTP Cornerstone course in Science, Technology and Policy 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Lecture notes | Course materials will be made available via Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Prerequisites / Notice | The course is open only to the ISTP's MSc students and to ISTP doctoral students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 860-0005-00L | Colloquium Science, Technology, and Policy (HS) | 1 credit | 1K | T. Schmidt, T. Bernauer, E. Tilley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Presentations by 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 | Students obtain insights into different policy-related research fields and participate in scientific discussions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | See the program on the ISTP website: http://www.istp.ethz.ch/events/colloquium.html The series is open to the public. The lectures start at 12:15 and last 30 minutes, followed by an open discussion of 30 minutes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | open to anyone from ETH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 860-0012-00L | Cooperation and Conflict Over International Water Resources Does not take place this semester. This lecture is no longer offered from the autumn semester of 2023. | 3 credits | 2G | T. Bernauer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course 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 or can be 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 | The first six meetings serve to acquire basic knowledge on the science and politics of international water management. This will be followed by five meetings that focus on specific cases (international river systems) and a meeting where we discuss what can be learned from the five cases. For this part of the class we have invited several colleagues with long-standing expertise on the respective international river basin. 20.Sep Global water challenges 27.Sep Nuts and bolts of hydrological modeling and what such models can tell us 04.Oct Nuts and bolts of hydrological modeling and what such models can tell us 11.Oct Water pollution and its mitigation 18.Oct Key challenges in international river systems 25.Oct Key challenges in international river systems 01.Nov Case study 1: Yarmuk 08.Nov Case study 2: Mekong 15.Nov Case study 3: Colorado 22.Nov Case study 4: Nile 29.Nov Case study 5: Central Asia 06.Dec Wrap up: what we can learn from these case studies 13.Dec Exam 20.Dec No class Exam: 3 ECTS, based on grade ≥ 4.0 in written test at the end of the semester. 90 minutes; 13 December 2022, 12:15 – 13:45; same room as the course. The exam covers the mandatory reading assignments as well as lectures and discussion parts in class. The exam will consist of around ten questions that require answers in a few sentences each. Permitted supporting material: dictionary, ink-based pen, no laptops, no mobile phones, no calculators, no printed or hand-written material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and reading materials will be made available via Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Prerequisites / Notice | The course is open to Master and doctoral students from any area of ETH. Limited to 40 students. Most meetings will take place on campus, with no recording of meetings. Participation in this course only makes sense if you can attend classes regularly in person. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 860-0023-00L | International Environmental Politics Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET, D-USYS. | 3 credits | 2V | T. Bernauer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course deals with how and why international problem-solving efforts (cooperation) in environmental politics emerge and evolve, and under what circumstances such efforts are effective. Based on concepts and theories of political economy, political science, and public policy, various examples of international environmental policy-making are examined. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The objectives in this course are to (1) gain an overview of important questions pertaining to international environmental politics from a social sciences viewpoint; (2) learn how to identify interesting/innovative questions in this policy area and how to address them in a conceptually and methodologically meaningful and insightful way; (3) gain an overview of important global and regional environmental problems and how they are or could be solved. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | This course deals with how and why international problem-solving efforts (cooperation) in environmental politics emerge and evolve, and under what circumstances such efforts are effective. Based on concepts and theories of political economy, political science, and public policy, various examples of international environmental policy-making are examined, for example international efforts to reduce air pollution, manage international water resources, mitigate and adapt to global warming, protect the stratospheric ozone layer, address biodiversity challenges, deal with plastic waste, and prevent pollution of the oceans. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Reading materials and slides will be available via Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Reading materials and slides will be available via Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Access / Prerequisites The course is open to all ETH students and visiting students from other universities. Participation does not require previous coursework in the social sciences or environmental policy. This course will take place on campus (ETH Main Building, HG F.3). There will be no live-streaming, and the course is NOT in hybrid (on-campus plus online) format. However, the lecture will be recorded and the recordings will be made available via the Moodle platform for this course a few days after the respective lecture for students who are unable to attend in person. All electronic correspondence will take place via the ETH mystudies system and Moodle, so please make sure you are properly registered there with a functioning email address/account. Credits and Exam After passing a written test at the end of the course (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, exchange students) are subject to the same conditions. Registration of visiting students in the web-based system of ETH is compulsory. Students who obtain a grade of < 4.0 for the test will have a second chance (see table below). Students who did not participate in the test on 18 December 2023 will not have access to the repeat test unless they submit compelling and documented (e.g. medical, other exam in parallel at ETH) reasons for why they were unable to participate in the first test. It covers all contents of the lectures and the reading assignments. Visiting students (e.g., from the University of Zurich or other universities) are subject to the same conditions. Registration for the course in the mystudies system of ETH is compulsory. No separate registration for the exam is required, registration for the course as such covers everything. The exam will take place on campus, either in the F3 lecture hall or in a computer room. That is, you must be present in person at ETH Zurich on the exam date/time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 860-0100-00L | Doctoral Colloquium in Public Policy Only PhD students. Permission from lecturers is required. | 1 credit | 1K | M. Krauser, T. Bernauer, T. Schmidt, B. Steffen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this colloquium, doctoral students present their research plan within the first year of their doctorate, which is reviewed by three professors affiliated with the ISTP and commented on by the peer students registered in the colloquium. We recommend attending the colloquium for two semesters and present the research plan in the second semester. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Obtain feedback on research ideas the doctoral research plan and have the research plan approved by three faculty, as required by ETH Zurich. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Doctoral students (typically affiliated with the ISTP or groups of ISTP members) attend this colloquium for one to two semesters. During the first (voluntary) semester they present their preliminary research ideas. During the second (obligatory) semester, they present their research plan, which is reviewed by three professors affiliated with the ISTP. The research plan should not be longer than 20 pages (references excluded). The second semester will be credited with 1 ECTS. All students are supposed to read and comment on their peers’ research ideas and plans throughout both semesters. The results of the review are submitted to the doctoral committee of D-GESS or other ETH departments where ISTP-affiliated doctoral students intend to graduate. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 877-0231-00L | Policy-Making in Practice Does not take place this semester. | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||