| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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| 853-0064-00L | Military Sociology I | 3 credits | 2V | T. Szvircsev Tresch,
S. De Rosa,
T. Ferst |
| Abstract | Beside of the most important terms of sociology, demographic changes and the related value and structure change will be analysed. The second part focuses on organizational sociology. Thirdly, the course examines to which extent armed forces can be considered as organizations like any other and to which extent they constitute a special case from an organizational and normative point of view. |
| Learning objective | Recognize and explain current changes (social change) in modern society (individualisation, pluralisation); describe demographic changes in Switzerland; explain the structures of societies; define issues and fields of research in modern military sociology and explain the foundations of organisational sociology; explain the military in terms of organisational sociology and identify specific traits of the military as an organisation. |
| Content | Societal change; organizations as societal phenomena; aims, structures, environments of organizations; specifics of the military as an organization; impacts of technological and societal changes on the armed forces in modern societies. |
| Literature | A reader with a set of texts will be handed out. |
Competencies | | Subject-specific Competencies | Concepts and Theories | assessed | | Techniques and Technologies | fostered | | Method-specific Competencies | Analytical Competencies | assessed | | Decision-making | fostered | | Media and Digital Technologies | fostered | | Problem-solving | fostered | | Project Management | fostered | | Social Competencies | Communication | fostered | | Cooperation and Teamwork | fostered | | Customer Orientation | fostered | | Leadership and Responsibility | fostered | | Self-presentation and Social Influence | fostered | | Sensitivity to Diversity | assessed | | Negotiation | fostered | | Personal Competencies | Adaptability and Flexibility | fostered | | Creative Thinking | fostered | | Critical Thinking | assessed | | Integrity and Work Ethics | fostered | | Self-awareness and Self-reflection | assessed | | Self-direction and Self-management | fostered |
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| 853-0321-00L | Advanced Course II (Seminar)  Only for Public Policy BA | 4 credits | 3S | A. Wenger,
S. De Rosa,
T. Ferst,
T. Szvircsev Tresch |
| Abstract | This 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. |
| Learning objective | Based 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. |
| Content | Seminar 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 notes | A Reader was provided as part of seminar I (cf. online platform Moodle). |
| Literature | cf. Reader and Reading List Seminar I |
| Prerequisites / Notice | German |
