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853-0010-00L 4 Credits BSC D-GESS

Conflict Research II: Political Violence in the 21st Century

Konfliktforschung II: Politische Gewalt im 21. Jahrhundert

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Yaron Weissberg, Prof. Dr. Livia Schubiger, Jana Kissling
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:43

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 lecture offers a comprehensive introduction to conflict studies, with a particular focus on topics related to geopolitics and civil wars. It covers fundamental theories and links them to key findings in modern conflict studies. Students develop an understanding of how to recognize and classify modern forms of violence and place them in a historical context. The course is supplemented by accompanying exercises in which we discuss the literature from the previous lecture together. These exercises are only compulsory for students of the B.A. Political Science program.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

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

Registration & Places

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

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Konfliktforschung II: Politische Gewalt im 21. Jahrhundert
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (ML E 12)
2 h weekly
exercise Konfliktforschung II: Politische Gewalt im 21. Jahrhundert
  • Wed 13:15-14:00 (ML F 38)
1 h weekly

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