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877-0141-00L 3 Credits WBZ , NDS D-GESS
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Communication and Negotiation

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bernauer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:10

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
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Communication and Negotiation
  • 16.05 Date 09:15-18:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 17.05 Date 09:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 13.06 Date 09:15-18:00 (UNO B 11)
  • 14.06 Date 09:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
30 h semesterly

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