Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018
Public Policy Bachelor  | ||||||
 Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2018) | ||||||
| 1. Semester | ||||||
| Core Courses First Year Examinations | ||||||
| Examination Block 1 Students are free to take the exam either in German or in French. They may choose between 853-0723-00L 'Introduction to Torts, Contract and Insurance Law' or 851-0709-00L 'Introduction to Civil Law' (French) | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 853-0723-00L | Introduction to Torts, Contracts and Insurance Law  | W | 3 credits | 2V | C. von Zedtwitz | |
| Abstract | Introduction to Torts, Contracts and Insurance Law. | |||||
| Learning objective | The course shall make sure that the participants are fit to make the adequate decisions when encountering legal questions and issues in their career. In order to achieve this goal, legal problems and issues will be presented to the participants and then discussed in class. | |||||
| Content | The course touches upon relevant topics of Contract Law (formation of contract and contract performance), Tort Law (including liability limitation), corporate law (types of corporations, formation of LLC), civil procedure (jurisdiction and applicable law, costs, when and how to engage a lawyer) and insurance law (duty to disclose relevant facts, gross negligence). | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course 'Introduction au Droit civil' (851-0709-00) provides an introduction to the law of Contracts and Torts in French. | |||||
| 851-0709-00L | Introduction to Civil Law | W | 2 credits | 2V | H. Peter | |
| Abstract | The course Private Law focuses on the Swiss Code of Obligations (contracts, torts) and on Property Law (ownership, mortgage and easements). In addition, the course will provide a short overview of Civil Procedure and Enforcement. | |||||
| Learning objective | Enseignement des principes du droit, en particulier du droit privé. Introduction au droit. | |||||
| Content | Le cours de droit civil porte notamment sur le droit des obligations (droit des contrats et responsabilité civile) et sur les droits réels (propriété, gages et servitudes). De plus, il est donné un bref aperçu du droit de la procédure et de l'exécution forcée. | |||||
| Literature | Editions officielles récentes des lois fédérales, en langue française (Code civil et Code des obligations) ou italienne (Codice civile e Codice delle obbligazioni), disponibles auprès de la plupart des librairies. Sont indispensables: - le Code civil et le Code des obligations; Sont conseillés: - Nef, Urs Ch.: Le droit des obligations à l'usage des ingénieurs et des architectes, trad. Bovay, J., éd. Payot, Lausanne - Scyboz, G. et. Gilliéron, P.-R, éd.: Edition annotée du Code civil et du Code des obligations, Payot, Lausanne, et Helbing & Lichtenhahn, - Boillod, J.-P.: Manuel de droit, éd Slatkine, Genève - Biasio, G./Foglia, A.: Introduzione ai codici di diritto privato svizzero, ed. Giappichelli, Torino | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Remarques - Le cours de droit civil et le cours de droit public (2e sem.) sont l'équivalent des cours "Recht I" et "Recht II" en langue allemande et des exercices y relatifs. - Les examens peuvent se faire en français ou en italien. - Examen au 1er propédeutique; convient pour travail de semestre. - Con riassunti in italiano. E possibile sostenere l'esame in italiano. | |||||
| 851-0577-00L | Principles of Political Science | O | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | T. Bernauer, L. Rudolph, L. P. Fesenfeld, A. Serrano Galvis | |
| Abstract | This course covers the basic questions, concepts, theories, methods, and empirical findings of political science. | |||||
| Learning objective | This course covers the basic questions, concepts, theories, methods, and empirical findings of political science. | |||||
| Content | Der Kurs ist in zwei Teile gegliedert. Im ersten Teil erhalten die Teilnehmenden eine Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie, den Ablauf politikwissenschaftlicher Forschung, den Aufbau eines Forschungsdesigns und die Methodik der empirischen Sozialwissenschaften. Hier geht es primär darum zu zeigen wie PolitikwissenschaftlerInnen denken und arbeiten. Der zweite Teil des Kurses widmet sich zwei zentralen Teilbereichen der Politikwissenschaft: der Analyse politischer Systeme und den internationalen Beziehungen. Der Schwerpunkt dieses zweiten Teils liegt auf der Analyse politischer Systeme sowie den wichtigsten politischen Akteuren und der Beschaffenheit und Wirkung politischer Institutionen. Zur Veranschaulichung der behandelten Konzepte und Theorien gehen wir schwergewichtig und vergleichend auf die politischen Systeme Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schweiz ein. Der Teilbereich der internationalen Beziehungen wird nur kursorisch behandelt, da dieser Teilbereich Inhalt einer Folgeveranstaltung im Frühlingssemester (Internationale Politik, Prof. Schimmelfennig) ist. Zur Vorlesung wird ein Tutorat (Uebung) angeboten. Darin werden die zentralen Konzepte, Methoden und Themen der Vorlesung geübt und vertieft. Die Teilnahme am Tutorat ist integraler Bestandteil des Kurses. Der im Tutorat behandelte Stoff ist Bestandteil der Prüfungen. | |||||
| Lecture notes | This course is based on the following textbook: "Politikwissenschaft: Grundlagen" by Thomas Bernauer, Patrick Kuhn, Stefanie Walter and Detlef Jahn (Nomos, 2016, 3nd Edition). | |||||
| Literature | This course is based on the following textbook: "Politikwissenschaft: Grundlagen" by Thomas Bernauer, Patrick Kuhn, Stefanie Walter and Detlef Jahn (Nomos, 2015, 4th Edition). | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students attending this course and passing the required tests (one in the middle, the other at the end of the semester) will obtain 4 ECTS credit points. | |||||
| 853-0033-00L | Leadership I For BA Public Policy only. | O | 3 credits | 2V | M. Holenweger, F. Demont, F. Kernic | |
| Abstract | The lectures "Leadership I" (WS) and "Leadership II" (SS) have been designed as a two-semester lecture series, but may also be followed independently of one another or in reverse order. "Leadership I" covers the following fields: leadership basics, leadership theories and leadership styles, the concept of leadership responsibility and the role of communication in practical leadership. | |||||
| Learning objective | The aim of this lecture is to give students an introductory overview of relevant topics regarding leadership research and practice, thus enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the leadership phenomenon. Students should understand different concepts of leadership in the complex interaction between individuals, groups, organisation, context and situation. They should be informed about the evolution of the understanding of mankind in relation to working processes and its impact on organizations and the understanding of leadership theory in the past 100 years. They should grasp the concept of leadership responsibility (leadership ethics) and be able to derive consequences for leadership in practical situations. They should recognize the fundamental importance of communication in leadership situations and receive input which enables them to communicate adequately in specific situations. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The 1-hour written exam will take place during the last lecture in the semester. | |||||
| Examination Block 2 | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 351-1034-00L | Microeconomics | O | 3 credits | 2V | A. Fetz, M. Gysler | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the economic decisions of households and firms, and their coordination through markets. Analysis of different market structures and of situations in which markets may lead to socially undesirable outcomes. | |||||
| Learning objective | Understanding of basic microeconomic models. Ability to apply these models to real world economic situations. | |||||
| Content | Economics as a science, division of labour and welfare (concept of comparative advantage), supply and demand (market equilibrium, elasticity), households (preferences, demand), firms (technology, cost analysis, profit maximisation, supply), perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly, externalities, public goods, information, factor markets and income distribution | |||||
| Lecture notes | via email | |||||
| Literature | Mankiw, G. and Taylor M. (2014): Economics, Cengage Learning | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Course macroeconomics in the summer term | |||||
| 853-0725-00L | History Part One: Europe (Modernization in the 'Old Continent' 1815-1992) | O | 3 credits | 2V | D. Speich Chassé | |
| Abstract | A range of fundamental processes have transformed European societies in the course of the 19th and the 20th centuries. This lecture series asks whether one single model of modernization prevailed on the 'Old Continent' or whether we need to differenciate regionally. A special focus lies on the Swiss experience. | |||||
| Learning objective | At the end of this lecture course, students can: (a) highlight the most important changes in the "long nineteenth century" in Europe (b) explain their long-term effects; and (c) relate these changes to global developments today. | |||||
| Content | The thematic foci include: Industrialization on the British Isles, urban growth in Switzerland, the difficult road to democracy in Germany, and French individualism. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Power Point Slides and references will be made available in digital form during the course of the semester. | |||||
| Literature | Mandatory and further reading will be listed on the course plan that is made available as from the first session. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This lecture series does not build upon specific previous knowledge by the students. | |||||
| 853-0037-00L | Military Psychology and Pedagogy I Only for Public Policy BA | O | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | H. Annen | |
| Abstract | Examine the fundamentals of the two sciences and establish links with military life. Discuss various schools of thought in psychology and focus on content and process theories of motivation. Explore characteristics of pedagogical thinking and discuss the values of military education with reference to the young adult serving in the armed forces. | |||||
| Learning objective | - Becoming acquainted with basic psychological views of human behaviour and experience - Knowing content- and process theories of motivation and being able to transfer them to the military context - Knowing the possibilities and limitations of military education and deriving consequences | |||||
| Content | Overall, the objective is to become acquainted with the basics of both scientific areas and to make references to military practice. Military psychology is a branch of applied psychology; consequently selected aspects of psychological principles will be covered. Military pedagogy hasn't yet established itself firmly as an independent scientific discipline, it nevertheless can draw on a deep-seated tradition in Switzerland. Thus, the great importance that has been attached to the discussion of education in Swiss society and academia will be taken into account. Subjects: - History of military psychology - Psychological images of humanity (psychoanalysis, behaviourism, behavioural biology, humanistic psychology, cognitivism) - Motivational theories - Defence-, service-, operational- and combat motivation - Swiss military pedagogy - Education as defining feature of pedagogic thinking and acting This course is completedy by a compulsary one week course between terms. | |||||
| Literature | - Annen, H., Steiger, R. & Zwygart, U.: Gemeinsam zum Ziel, Huber, Frauenfeld 2004 (provided as pdf) - Stadelmann, J.: Führung unter Belastung, Huber, Frauenfeld 1998 (provided as pdf) The lecture is supported by a virtual learning environment containing relevant documents (presentations and texts) and information to further literature. | |||||
| Remaining Core Courses of the Bachelor Programme | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 853-0205-00L | Proseminar I: Political Methodology Only for Public Policy BA | O | 3 credits | 2S | D. Kolcava, M. Wicki | |
| Abstract | Teaching of formal requirements of scientific work (philosophy of science with a focus on the social sciences); literature reviews and the basics of conducting independent research on short as well as simple topics; basics of conceptualizing research designs for politically relevant questions and hypotheses. | |||||
| Learning objective | 1) Understanding the goal and the basic procedures of (empirical social sciences) scientific work (philosophy of science, theory building, research design, as well as the correct employment of sources, data and literature). 2) Identification of relevant research questions. 3) Creating a common basis for a thorough and systematic analysis of these. | |||||
| Content | Political Methodology I seeks to introduce students to the basics of scientific work and procedures in the social sciences, which in turn shall allow them - also in conjunction with Political Methodology II - to conduct work that fulfills satisfactory standards of research quality throughout their further studies. With regard to Political Methodology I, this seminar primarily focuses on the philosophy and theory of (empirical social) sciences, its structure, and procedures. The seminar emphasizes substantive contents and ways of presenting them, research and, conceptual work. Additionally, it deals with the basis of establishing research designs with politically relevant questions and hypotheses. | |||||
| Literature | Behnke, Joachim und Nathalie Behnke. 2006. Grundlagen der statistischen Datenanalyse -- Eine Einführung für Politikwissenschaftler. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag. Diekmann, Andreas. 2007. Empirische Sozialforschung - Grundlagen, Methoden, Anwendungen. Reinbek: Rowohlts Taschenbuch Verlag. Maier, Michaela und Hans Rattinger. 1999. Methoden der sozialwissenschaftlichen Datenanalyse. München/Wien: Oldenbourg Verlag. Plümper, Thomas. 2008. Effizient Schreiben. München/Wien: Oldenbourg Verlag. Schnell, Rainer, Paul B. Hill und Elke Esser. 2008. Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung. München/Wien: Oldenbourg Verlag. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Each student will be graded by two exercises (50% each). 1) Source analysis and acquisition: based upon a research question that will be given by the lecturer, the student shall collect a comprehensive list of the relevant literature and summarize that with her/his own words. 2) Critical analysis of sources: based upon a research article that the student chooses on her/his own, the student shall write a critical analysis of that, which mirrors frame and structure of scientific writing Submission dates will be communicated in the first meeting. | |||||
| 853-0064-00L | Military Sociology I | O | 3 credits | 2V | A. Rinaldo, O. Schneider | |
| 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. | |||||
| Languages | ||||||
| First Foreign Language | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 853-0405-00L | English, Part I Only for Public Policy BA | O | 3 credits | 2G | S. Schweizer | |
| Abstract | Teaching is focused on the acquisition of general English in the four classical skills, i.e. speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing. The goal is to reach level B2 or C1 depending on the linguistic proficiency of the students. | |||||
| Learning objective | This three-semester English course should enable the participants to successfully use the English language in an international military setting. | |||||
| Content | •Read, analyse and write military and civilian documents •Listening comprehension using current radio or TV reports •Practise speaking through group discussions and short presentations •Systematic revision and extension of key grammar points •Systematic acquisition of general and military vocabulary | |||||
Page
1
of
1
