853-0015-00L  Conflict Research I: Causes of War in Historical Context

SemesterAutumn Semester 2018
LecturersL.‑E. Cederman
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentOnly for Public Policy BA.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
853-0015-00 VKonfliktforschung I: Kriegsursachen im historischen Kontext Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers.2 hrs
Wed15:15-17:00IFW A 36 »
L.‑E. Cederman
853-0015-00 UKonfliktforschung I: Kriegsursachen im historischen Kontext Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers.1 hrs
Wed17:15-18:00IFW A 36 »
L.‑E. Cederman

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course offers an introduction to research on causes of wars. War as a social phenomenon is covered from the pre-state world to today's state system after the end of the Cold War. Topics include state formation and collapse, nationalism, decolonization, democracy, and ethnic conflict. Exercises complete the Lectures.
Learning objectiveDeveloping an understanding for causes of war and their development over the last 500 years. Knowledge of fundamental concepts in research on causes of war.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersL.-E. Cederman
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

General : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers
PriorityRegistration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Primary target groupPublic Policy BA (853100)

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Public Policy BachelorRemaining Core Courses of the Bachelor ProgrammeOInformation