853-0015-00L Conflict Research I: Causes of War in Historical Context
Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
Lecturers | L.‑E. Cederman |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Comment | Only for Public Policy BA. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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853-0015-00 V | Konfliktforschung I: Kriegsursachen im historischen Kontext | 2 hrs |
| L.‑E. Cederman | |||
853-0015-00 U | Konfliktforschung I: Kriegsursachen im historischen Kontext | 1 hrs |
| L.‑E. Cederman |
Catalogue data
Abstract | This 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 objective | Developing 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 credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | L.-E. Cederman |
Type | graded semester performance |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
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Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
General | : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
Primary target group | Public Policy BA (853100) |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Public Policy Bachelor | Remaining Core Courses of the Bachelor Programme | O |