853-0057-00L Strategic Studies II (without Exercises)
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | M. Mantovani, M. Berni, M. Wyss |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Only for Public Policy BA |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 853-0057-00 V | Strategische Studien II | 2 hrs |
| M. Mantovani, M. Berni, M. Wyss | |||
| 853-0057-00 U | Strategische Studien II (Übungswoche) Obligatorische Übungswoche gemäss separatem Programm im Zwischensemester | 40s hrs | M. Mantovani, M. Berni, M. Wyss |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The SiP-accredited lecture series treats high-impact strategic theory from antiquity to the present, emphasizing in particular its specific time-related context as well as the corresponding state of military technology. |
| Learning objective | The participants know how the understanding of strategy has evolved over time. They understand the interplay of strategy's basic components: ends, ways, means. They know the most important classics of strategy and war theory and can place them in their specific time-related context, focusing in particular on the given state of military technology. Based on the analysis of historical and contemporary examples, they are aware of the mismatch between declaration and implementation of any given strategy. They are capable of analyzing original texts and modern scholarly works in the field of strategic studies. |
| Content | The two-term lecture series treats classic texts of strategic studies from antiquity to the present. Term 1 covers the theories up until roughly 1900, term 2 treats the theories eversince. Theories are considered classic if they were prominent in their respective times and if they enjoyed a strong reception thereafter, be it in literature, in academic debates or as guidelines for action. Each out of some 50 theories is discussed in three steps: time-related context, core elements and reception. |
| Lecture notes | Prior to the lectures, the respective slides as well as primary sources and literature (as preparatory readings) are made available on Moodle. The program is also available online (www.milak.ch). |
| Literature | Peter Paret (ed.), Makers of Modern Strategy. From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age, Princeton 1986 Elinor C. Sloan, Modern Military Strategy. An Introduction, Oxon/New York 2012 Lawrence Freedman, Strategy. A History, New York 2013 John Baylis, James J. Wirtz, and Colin S. Gray (eds.), Strategy in the Contemporary World. An Introduction to Strategic Studies, New York 2018 |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture is held in German. Passive knowledge of English and French are required. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | M. Mantovani, M. Berni, M. Wyss |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | 90 Min schriftliche Prüfung; keine Hilfsmittel |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Public Policy BA (853100)
DAS ETH in Military Sciences (870000) |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Bachelor | Remaining Core Courses of the Bachelor Programme | O |  |