Suchergebnis: Katalogdaten im Herbstsemester 2017

Nummer	Titel	Typ	ECTS	Umfang	Dozierende
Comparative and International Studies Master
Wahlfächer
857-0003-00L	Introduction to Security Studies Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 15 MACIS Studierende haben Priorität.	W	4 KP	2S	M. Dunn Cavelty, U. Jasper, M. Leese
Kurzbeschreibung	This course focuses on how the concept of security and security studies as a subfield of international relations have evolved from the Cold War to today's 'globalized' security environment. It looks at the changing landscape of threats that states and societies face, the way states organize themselves to confront these threats, and how security studies' theories can explain these developments.
Lernziel	The aim of the course is to promote a critical engagement with a wide range of empirical and theoretical literature in Security Studies and by applying this theoretical material to contemporary developments in world politics. By the end of the course students should be able to understand competing contemporary definitions and theories of security and to formulate academically informed opinions about contemporary security issues and policy.
Inhalt	This course draws upon a variety of theoretical perspectives in security studies to analyze the complex ways in which the world order has been threatened during and after the Cold War. To this end, the first part of the course concentrates on traditional approaches to security, while the second provides students with an overview of approaches that have ‘broadened’ and ‘deepened’ the concept of security: away from military concerns to include economic, societal, and environmental sectors, and away from the state towards notions of global and human security.
Skript	The seminar is an opportunity to explore in depth particular issues and to engage in discussions in a small group. Students will be expected to contribute to such discussions and present short position papers. Most importantly, students will also be expected to engage in continuous independent study.
Literatur	All texts will be available online.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Class will only take place with a minimum of 5 students and is limited to approx. 15 participants. MACIS students are given priority.
860-0023-00L	International Environmental Politics Besonders geeignet für Studierende D-ITET, D-USYS	W	3 KP	2V	T. Bernauer
Kurzbeschreibung	This course focuses on the conditions under which cooperation in international environmental politics emerges and the conditions under which such cooperation and the respective public policies are effective and/or efficient.
Lernziel	The objectives of this course are to (1) gain an overview of relevant questions in the area of international environmental politics from a social sciences viewpoint; (2) learn how to identify interesting/innovative questions concerning this policy area and how to answer them in a methodologically sophisticated way; (3) gain an overview of important global and regional environmental problems.
Inhalt	This course deals with how and why international cooperation in environmental politics emerges, and under what circumstances such cooperation is effective and efficient. Based on theories of international political economy and theories of government regulation various examples of international environmental politics are discussed: the management of international water resources, the problem of unsafe nuclear power plants in eastern Europe, political responses to global warming, the protection of the stratospheric ozone layer, the reduction of long-range transboundary air pollution in Europe, the prevention of pollution of the oceans, etc. The course is open to all ETH students. Participation does not require previous coursework in the social sciences. After passing an end-of-semester test (requirement: grade 4.0 or higher) students will receive 3 ECTS credit points. The workload is around 90 hours (meetings, reading assignments, preparation of test). Visiting students (e.g., from the University of Zurich) are subject to the same conditions. Registration of visiting students in the web-based system of ETH is compulsory.
Skript	Assigned reading materials and slides will be available at http://www.ib.ethz.ch/teaching.html (select link 'Registered students, please click here for course materials' at top of that page). Log in with your nethz name and password. Questions concerning access to course materials can be addressed to Dennis Atzenhofer at dennis.atzenhofer@ir.gess.ethz.ch). All assigned papers must be read ahead of the respective meeting. Following the course on the basis of on-line slides and papers alone is not sufficient. Physical presence in the classroom is essential. Many books and journals covering international environmental policy issues can be found at the D-GESS library at the IFW building, Haldeneggsteig 4, B-floor, or in the library of D-USYS.
Literatur	Assigned reading materials and slides will be available at http://www.ib.ethz.ch/teaching.html (select link -Registered students, please click here for course materials- at top of that page). Log in with your nethz name and password. Questions concerning access to course materials can be addressed to dennis.atzenhofer@ir.gess.ethz.ch).
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	None
857-0027-00L	International Organizations (Field Trip) Nur für Comparative and International Studies MSc.	W	2 KP	1S	F. Schimmelfennig
Kurzbeschreibung	A three-day visit to international organizations in Geneva - e.g., the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Teams of 2-3 students prepare a 2-3 page background reading for the group on a specific international organization and lead the discussion with representatives of that organization during the visit.
Lernziel	Become familiar with the work and challenges of international organizations based in Geneva.
Inhalt	A three-day visit to international organizations in Geneva - e.g., the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Teams of 2-3 students prepare a 2-3 page background reading for the group on a specific international organization and lead the discussion with representatives of that organization during the visit.
Literatur	Karen A. Mingst, Margaret P. Karns. The United Nations in the Twenty-First Century, Third Edition (Dilemmas in World Politics). Westview Press, 2007. Briefing papers prepared by the students.
860-0001-00L	Public Institutions and Policy-Making Processes Number of participants limited to 25. Priority for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc and MAS students.	W	3 KP	3G	T. Bernauer, S. Bechtold, F. Schimmelfennig
Kurzbeschreibung	Students acquire the contextual knowledge for analyzing public policies. They learn why and how public policies and laws are developed, designed, and implemented at national and international levels, and what challenges arise in this regard.
Lernziel	Public policies result from decision-making processes that take place within formal institutions of the state (parliament, government, public administration, courts). That is, policies are shaped by the characteristics of decision-making processes and the characteristics of public institutions and related actors (e.g. interest groups). In this course, students acquire the contextual knowledge for analyzing public policies. They learn why and how public policies and laws are developed, designed, and implemented at national and international levels, and what challenges arise in this regard. The course is organized in three modules. The first module (Stefan Bechtold) examines basic concepts and the role of law, law-making, and law enforcement in modern societies. The second module (Thomas Bernauer) deals with the functioning of legislatures, governments, and interest groups. The third module (Frank Schimmelfennig) focuses on the European Union and international organisations.
Inhalt	Public policies result from decision-making processes that take place within formal institutions of the state (parliament, government, public administration, courts). That is, policies are shaped by the characteristics of decision-making processes and the characteristics of public institutions and related actors (e.g. interest groups). In this course, students acquire the contextual knowledge for analyzing public policies. They learn why and how public policies and laws are developed, designed, and implemented at national and international levels, and what challenges arise in this regard. The course is organized in three modules. The first module (Stefan Bechtold) examines basic concepts and the role of law, law-making, and law enforcement in modern societies. The second module (Thomas Bernauer) deals with the functioning of legislatures, governments, and interest groups. The third module (Frank Schimmelfennig) focuses on the European Union and international organisations.
Skript	Reading materials will be distributed electronically to the students when the semester starts.
Literatur	Baylis, John, Steve Smith, and Patricia Owens (2014): The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Caramani, Daniele (ed.) (2014): Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. European Court of Justice (2013): ITV Broadcasting Ltd. and Others v. TV Catch Up Ltd., Case C-607/11, March 7, 2013, EU:C:2013:147. Federal Communications Commission (2015): Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, 80 Federal Register 19738-19847. Gilardi, Fabrizio (2012): Transnational Diffusion: Norms, Ideas, and Policies, in Carlsnaes, Walter, Thomas Risse and Beth Simmons, Handbook of International Relations, 2nd Edition, London: Sage, pp. 453-477. Hage, Jaap and Bram Akkermans (eds.) (2014): Introduction to Law, Heidelberg: Springer, available as an ebook at ETH library. Jolls, Christine (2013): Product Warnings, Debiasing, and Free Speech: The Case of Tobacco Regulation, Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics 169: 53-78. Lelieveldt, Herman and Sebastiaan Princen (2011): The Politics of European Union. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Lessig, Lawrence (2006): Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0, New York: Basic Books. Available at http://codev2.cc/download+remix/Lessig-Codev2.pdf. Schimmelfennig, Frank and Ulrich Sedelmeier (2004): Governance by Conditionality: EU Rule Transfer to the Candidate Countries of Central and Eastern Europe, in: Journal of European Public Policy 11(4): 669-687. Shipan, Charles V. and Craig Volden (2012): Policy Diffusion: Seven Lessons for Scholars and Practitioners. Public Administration Review 72(6): 788-796. Sunstein, Cass R. (2014): The Limits of Quantification, California Law Review 102: 1369-1422. Thaler, Richard H. and Cass R. Sunstein (2003): Libertarian Paternalism. American Economic Review: Papers & Proceedings 93: 175-179. U.S. Supreme Court (2014): American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. v. Aereo, Inc., 134 S.Ct. 2498.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	This is a Master level course. The course is capped at 25 students, with ISTP Master students having priority.
851-0609-06L	Governing the Energy Transition Number of participants limited to 30. Primarily suited for Master and PhD level	W	2 KP	2V	T. Schmidt
Kurzbeschreibung	This course addresses the role of policy and its underlying politics in the transformation of the energy sector. It covers historical, socio-economic, and political perspectives and applies various theoretical concepts to specific aspects of governing the energy transition.
Lernziel	- To gain an overview of the history of the transition of large technical systems - To recognize current challenges in the energy system to understand the theoretical frameworks and concepts for studying transitions - To demonstrate knowledge on the role of policy and politics in energy transitions
Inhalt	Climate change, access to energy and other societal challenges are directly linked to the way we use and create energy. Both the recent United Nations Paris climate change agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals make a fast and extensive transition of the energy system necessary. This course introduces the social and environmental challenges involved in the energy sector and discusses the implications of these challenges for the rate and direction of technical change in the energy sector. It compares the current situation with historical socio-technical transitions and derives the consequences for policy-making. It then introduces theoretical frameworks and concepts for studying innovation and transitions. It then focuses on the role of policy and policy change in governing the energy transition, considering the role of political actors, institutions and policy feedback. The course has a highly interactive (seminar-like) character. Students are expected to actively engage in the weekly discussions and to give a presentation (15-20 minutes) on one of the weekly topics during that particular session. The presentation (30%) and participation in the discussions (20%) will form one part of the final grade, the remaining 50% of the final grade will be formed by a final exam.
Skript	Slides and reading material will be made available via moodle.ethz.ch (only for registered students).
Literatur	A reading list will be provided via moodle.ethz.ch at the beginning of the semester.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	This course is particularly suited for students of the following programmes: MA Comparative International Studies; MSc Energy Science & Technology; MSc Environmental Sciences; MSc Management, Technology & Economics; MSc Science, Technology & Policy; ETH & UZH PhD programmes.
857-0075-00L	Contemporary European Politics	W	4 KP	2S	R. Schrama, M.‑E. Bélanger, J. Dederke, F. Karstens, J. Moreno Rocabert, D. Mumford, D. Schraff, N. Wunsch
Kurzbeschreibung	How have the EU's powers developed until now and what are the problems facing the Union today? In this course, we will discuss the development of European integration. Furthermore, the course will address key issues such as the EU's democratic deficit, the consequences from enlargement to Central and Eastern Europe, the prospects for future entrants, the Euro-crisis, Brexit and the refugee crisis.
Lernziel	Since its start in the fifties, the European Union has evolved into an ever more important multilevel system of integration in terms of decision-making, competences and scope of policy. The course 'Contemporary European Politics' discusses the development of the EU powers and the problems the EU faces today. We will engage with current important challenges based on recent scientific insights. At the end of the course, the participants will be familiar with the major topics and debates in EU studies. Based on this knowledge, the participants should be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing studies as well as to formulate and to defend their own argument.
865-0067-00L	Foundations of Sustainable Development Practice Findet dieses Semester nicht statt. Generell nur für MAS in Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit. Zwei MACIS Studierende werden für diesen Kurs zugelassen. Die Anmeldung erfolgt direkt beim MAS-Studiensekretariat NADEL.	W	1 KP	1G
Kurzbeschreibung	The course provides students with an introduction to concepts of sustainable development, with an emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both conceptual and practical issues are presented, with the intention of challenging students to critically assess and debate on current issues of global development.
Lernziel	The students are able to: - define the main underlying concepts of the SDGs like "sustainability" and "development"; - explain the background of the Agenda 2030, its intention, the process of its development and the guiding principles for its implementation; - discuss practical difficulties in pursuing and achieving sustainable development through development & cooperation interventions; - describe the relevant actors and their roles and responsibilities; - discuss the merits and the limitations of such an ambitious, multi-disciplinary, universally agreed upon framework; - examine what the SDGs could mean for "developed nations" like Switzerland.
Inhalt	- Setting the stage: What is sustainable? What is development? Why Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? - The Agenda 2030: 17 goals and 169 targets - Actors: Who are the actors in the SDG debate? How do these actors influence decisions? What are the roles of civil society, of the private sector, and of governments in implementing the SDGs? - Switzerland: What does the Agenda 2030 mean for Switzerland's national and international agendas? Which SDGs does Switzerland focus on at home and abroad? - Focus on a selection of SDGs and their related targets (not dealt with in other courses).
865-0010-02L	Food Security and Agriculture Findet dieses Semester nicht statt. Generell nur für MAS in Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit. Zwei MACIS Studierende werden für diesen Kurs zugelassen. Die Anmeldung erfolgt direkt beim Studiensekretariat NADEL.	W	2 KP	3G
Kurzbeschreibung	Food security has been on top of the policy agenda for decades, but still a considerable proportion of the population in developing countries remains hungry and malnourished. This lecture series will explore how we produce and distribute food; analyse the concept of food security and discuss ways and means for increasing the availability and accessibility of food in developing countries.
Lernziel	The student will be able to - describe the most important milestones in the history of food and agriculture - understand the concept of food security and discuss causes and impact of food insecurity - compare different approaches to promote and increase crop- and livestock production in a sustainable manner - reflect on some of the main economic challenges of the world food system and understand some of the tradeoffs between smallholders' decisions of labor, consumption, and production of food - give insights in how international organizations work with farmers and governments in developing countries to ensure availability and equal access to food
860-0006-00L	Applied Statistics and Policy Evaluation Number of participants limited to 20. Science, Technology, and Policy MAS and MSc as well as MAS in Development and Cooperation have priority.	W	3 KP	3G	I. Günther, K. Harttgen
Kurzbeschreibung	This course introduces students to key statistical methods for analyzing social science data with a special emphasis on causal inference and policy evaluation. Students learn to choose appropriate analysis strategies for particular research questions and to perform statistical analyses with the statistical Software Stata.
Lernziel	Students - have a sound understanding of linear and logit regression - know strategies to test causal hypotheses using regression analysis and/or experimental methods - are able to formulate and implement a regression model for a particular policy question and a particular type of data - are able to critically interpret results of applied statistics, in particular, regarding causal inference - are able to critically read and assess published studies on policy evaluation - are able to use the statistical software STATA for data analysis
Inhalt	The topics covered in the first part of the course are a revision of basic statistics and linear and logit regression analysis. The second part of the course focuses on causal inference and introduces methods such as panel data analysis, difference-in-difference methods, instrumental variable estimation, regression discontinuity design, and randomized controlled trials used for policy evaluation. The course shows how the various methods differ in terms of the required identifying assumptions to infer causality as well as the data needs. Students will apply the methods from the lectures by solving weekly assignments using statistical software and data sets provided by the instructors. These data sets will cover topics at the interface of policy, technology and society. Solving the assignments contributes to the final grade with a weight of 30%.
865-0024-00L	Urbanization Challenges in the 21st Century - The Role of Development & Cooperation Findet dieses Semester nicht statt. Nur für Studierende des MAS bzw. CAS in Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit sowie Fachkräfte mit mind. 24 Monaten Berufserfahrung in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit. Doktoranden, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden. Einschreibung nur über das NADEL-Sekretariat.	W	1.6 KP	2G
Kurzbeschreibung	The course refers to strategies, principles and discussions that are being adopted and conducted on the international level. By means of concrete approaches, successful processes of urban development will be presented.
Lernziel	The dynamics of urbanization with its economic, environmental, social and spatial impact is one of the challenges of our time. Cities represent an important potential for development. However, the negative consequences are obvious. Of particular concern are the risks to the immediate and surrounding environment, to natural resources, to health conditions, to social cohesion, and to individual rights. The future progress of urbanization is discussed using concrete examples.
Inhalt	Subject areas: - Drivers, dynamics and challenges of urbanization: population growth, access to public services, urban poverty, environmental issues - Spatial Planning: pitfalls, challenges and potentials illustrated with examples of various urban regions in South East Asia - Urban upgrading: lessons learned from the rehabilitation of informal settlements - Urban-rural continuum: differences and similarities between urban and rural settings, linkages between the two - Violence in an urban setting
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Der Besuch der Lehrveranstaltung ist an Voraussetzungen gebunden, die der Homepage des NADEL zu entnehmen sind. Elektronische Einschreibung darf erst nach Einschreibung am NADEL-Sekretariat erfolgen.
865-0065-02L	Tools and Techniques for Community Participation Nur für Studierende des MAS bzw. CAS in Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit sowie Fachkräfte mit mind. 24 Monaten Berufserfahrung in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit. Doktoranden, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden. Einschreibung nur über das NADEL-Sekretariat.	W	2 KP	3G	L. B. Nilsen, R. Batliner
Kurzbeschreibung	The course focuses on the use of participatory approaches and practices that are especially relevant for field work and interventions in developing countries. Tools and techniques that are aimed at easing communication and cooperation between groups will be put into practice. Theories, case studies, as well as ethical considerations and effectiveness of participation are also discussed.
Lernziel	The aim of the course is to develop the participants' knowledge and understanding of why and how participation may be promoted, and enable them to facilitate participatory tools at various stages of the project cycle.
Inhalt	Key topics include: - Participation, ownership and development - Basics of effective communication and facilitation in groups - Qualitative interviewing and storytelling - Participatory games - Participatory tools for mapping and diagramming - Participatory tools for ranking, comparing and prioritizing - Participatory tools for analysing linkages and relationships - Creating and presenting data generated with participative methods - Participation throughout the project cycle
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Der Besuch der Lehrveranstaltung ist an Voraussetzungen gebunden, die der Homepage des NADEL zu entnehmen sind. Elektronische Einschreibung darf erst nach Einschreibung am NADEL-Sekretariat erfolgen.
865-0044-03L	Policy Making: Institutions and Processes Nur für Studierende des MAS bzw. CAS in Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit sowie Fachkräfte mit mind. 24 Monaten Berufserfahrung in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit. Doktoranden, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden. Einschreibung nur über das NADEL-Sekretariat.	W	2 KP	3G	F. Brugger, R. Batliner
Kurzbeschreibung	The course enables participants to understand the significance of the engagement of civil society organisations in policy processes in order to overcome exclusion and foster voice. The course acquaints participants with concepts and practice of civil society participation in shaping policies at micro and macro level and provides practical tools for influencing political processes.
Lernziel	This course provides an overview on conceptional evaluation approaches in development projects and programmes. It aims at enhancing the knowledge on context specific factors for a productive application of evaluation approaches at the level of results and processes. The capacity of participants to effectively and efficently manage evaluation processes is improved.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Der Besuch der Lehrveranstaltung ist an Voraussetzungen gebunden, die der Homepage des NADEL zu entnehmen sind.
865-0000-10L	Oil, Gas, Minerals: Fueling Development or Undermining the Future? Findet dieses Semester nicht statt. Nur für Studierende des MAS bzw. CAS in Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit sowie Fachkräfte mit mind. 24 Monaten Berufserfahrung in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit. Doktoranden, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden. Einschreibung nur über das NADEL-Sekretariat.	W	2 KP	3G
Kurzbeschreibung	The course gives an introduction into the development challenges of resource-dependent economies from regulating extraction and extractive companies to promoting local linkages and managing revenues. It explores how international cooperation can support sustainable development outcomes.
Lernziel	The course gives an introduction into the development challenges of resource-dependent economies from regulating extraction and extractive companies to promoting local linkages and managing revenues. It explores how international cooperation can support sustainable development outcomes.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Der Besuch der Lehrveranstaltung ist an Voraussetzungen gebunden, die der Homepage des NADEL zu entnehmen sind. Elektronische Einschreibung darf erst nach Einschreibung am NADEL-Sekretariat erfolgen.

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