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853-0010-01L 3 Credits DS D-GESS
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Conflict Research II: Civil Wars (without Exercises)

Konfliktforschung II: Bürgerkriege (ohne Übungen)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lars-Erik Cederman, Dr. Seraina Rüegger
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:27

Abstract

Introduction to research on civil wars. This course covers the causes, processes and solutions to civil conflicts and wars.

Objective

- Knowledge on different causes of civil wars. - Knowledge on processes during civil wars. - Knowledge on different solutions and strategies to end civil wars. - Application of theory to current examples of civil wars.

Content

This course focuses on civil war, which is the most common type of political violence. The course is divided into three blocks: The first part analyses the causes of civil wars. The second part focuses on processes during ongoing civil wars, such as mobilization and conflict diffusion. The third part investigates in the factors that contribute to effective peace building. Research questions: What are the causes of civil wars? What happens during civil wars? How do civil wars end?

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Prüfung in der letzten Vorlesung, 90 Min., schriftlich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Konfliktforschung II: Bürgerkriege
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (IFW C 33)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)