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865-0047-00L 1 Credits NDS , WBZ D-GESS

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Strategies for Behaviour Change

Lecturers & Examiners: Shruti Patel

Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL administration office.

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Abstract

In this course students deepen their knowledge of how individuals behave and make decisions. Students learn about the latest insights from behavioural science and explore how they can be applied to tackle global development and sustainability challenges. Students also gain an understanding of the limitations and challenges associated with behaviourally-informed policies.

Objective

- Students gain a broad understanding of the factors that influence people’s economic and non-economic decisions - Students appreciate the ethical objections to behavioural interventions and can understand their limitations - Students become more aware of their own biases and are able to recognise biases in others - Students can identify opportunities for designing more behaviourally-informed policies in the realms of development and sustainability, and are able to assess their effectiveness

Content

• Being human - why we do the things we do? Biases, preferences, and heuristics • Theories and models of behaviour change • Designing behavior change interventions and measuring effectiveness • Ethical concerns and limitations of behaviour change approaches • The future of behaviour change - implications for development cooperation

General Information

Language: English
Levels: NDS , WBZ

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Strategies for Behaviour Change Blockkurs: 22.06. – 24.06.2022 Ort: CLD A1	No time listed	24 h semesterly

Offered In

MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.)
- Advanced Training Courses
CAS in Development and Cooperation (Takes place each spring semester and every second autumn semester (odd years).)
- Module