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853-0047-01L 3 Credits DS D-GESS
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World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations (Without Exercises)

Weltpolitik seit 1945: Geschichte der int. Beziehungen (ohne Uebungen)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Liviu Horovitz
VVZ CR 3.6

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:51

Abstract

This lecture series provides students with an overview of the development of international relations since the end of World War II. The first part of the series deals with the development of and changes in Cold War security policy structures. The second part deals with the period after the transformation of 1989/91; the focus here is on current issues in international security policy.

Objective

By the end of the semester, participants should have a solid knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of International Relations since the end of the Second World War.

Content

cf. "Diploma Supplement"

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Datum wird zu Beginn des Semesters noch bekannt gegeben; 90 Min schriftliche Prüfung; keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Weltpolitik seit 1945: Geschichte der internationalen Beziehungen
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 11)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)