701-0747-00L  Environmental Policy of Switzerland

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersE. Lieberherr, F. Metz
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-0747-00 GUmweltpolitik der Schweiz2 hrs
Mon13:15-15:00CHN C 14 »
28.10.13:15-15:00CAB G 51 »
11.11.13:15-15:00CAB G 51 »
09.12.13:15-15:00CAB G 51 »
E. Lieberherr, F. Metz

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course presents the basics of public policy analysis and the specific characteristics of Swiss environmental policy. Policy instruments, actors and processes are addressed from a political science perspective both theoretically as well as by means of current Swiss environmental policy examples.
ObjectiveBeyond acquiring basic knowledge about public policy analysis, this course teaches students how to analytically address current and concrete questions of environmental policy. Through exercises the students learn about political science concepts and frameworks as well as real-life political decision-making processes. The well-grounded examination of complex political conflict situations is an important precondition for the entry into the (environmental policy) workforce or a future research career.
ContentThe processes of change, overuse or destruction of the natural environment through humans have historically placed high demands on social and political institutions. In the interplay between the environment, society and economy, the environmental policy field encompasses the sum of public measures that have the goal to eliminate, reduce or avoid environmental degradation. The course systematically presents the basics of environmental policy instruments, actors, programs and processes as well as their change over time. Invited practitioners will provide us with insight regarding the current developments in forest, water and spatial planning policies. A key aspect is the distinction between politics and political science and specifically environmental policy.
Lecture notesThe lecture is primarily based on a reader. This and additional lecture material and exercises will be posted on Moodle.
LiteratureReader on moodle.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe detailed semester program (syllabus) is made available to the students at the beginning of the semester.
During the lecture we will work with Moodle and eduApp. We ask that all students register themselves on these platforms before the lecture and to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone to class, so that you can complete exercises using Moodle and eduApp.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersE. Lieberherr, F. Metz
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

Places130 at the most
PriorityRegistration for the course unit is until 23.09.2019 only possible for the primary target group
Primary target groupEnvironmental Sciences BSc (727000)
Waiting listuntil 27.09.2019

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
GESS Science in PerspectiveEconomicsWInformation
GESS Science in PerspectiveD-USYSWInformation
Environmental Sciences BachelorCompulsory CoursesOInformation
Environmental Sciences BachelorCompulsoryOInformation