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Communication and Negotiation
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:47
Abstract
This module enables participants to understand and assess political communication and information-processing techniques, strategies and activities. It also enables them to identify different negotiation situations and apply respective negotiation approaches. These are important skills in order to effectively co-design policies through collaboration between scientists and political practitioners.
Objective
Political Communication: Participants (1) understand key communication and information-processing principles and techniques, (2) are able to assess political communication strategies and activities, and (3) are able to identify appropriate creative solutions to political communication challenges. Negotiations: Participants (1) understand and are able to identify different negotiation situations, (2) analyse specific cases, and discuss respective negotiation approaches based on important negotiation methods.
Resources
Literature
Course materials can be found on Moodle.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- WBZ , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Communication and Negotiation
Block course
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30 h semesterly |
Offered In
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CAS in Technology and Public Policy: Policy Process (Offered only in Spring Semester.)
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MAS in Technology and Public Policy (Two-semester full time- or four-semester part-time programme. More information at: )
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