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International Politics: Theory and Methods
Internationale Politik: Theorie und Analysemethoden
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:22
Abstract
The covers core theories and problems of international politics.
Objective
First, the course seeks to generate a better understanding of the central and specific problems of politics in the international realm, which result from the absence of centralized rule enforcement ("anarchy") and the extreme economic and cultural heterogeneity in the international system. In addition, participants become familiar with the main paradigms in International Relations and the mechanisms and conditions these identify for solving the central international problems. Case studies on areas and issues of international politics provide an overview of current international developments and an exemplary application of IR theory.
Content
1. Gegenstand und Probleme der internationalen Politik THEORIEN 2. Bausteine der Theorie 3. Macht und Gleichgewicht: Realismus 4. Interdependenz und Institutionen: Institutionalismus 5. Demokratie und Gesellschaft: Liberalismus 6. Identität und Gemeinschaft: Konstruktivismus 7. Klassenkonflikt und Weltmarkt: Marxismus PROBLEM- UND BEZIEHUNGSFELDER 8. Frieden: Der "lange" und der "demokratische" Frieden 9. Krieg: Die "neuen Kriege" im internationalen System 10. Militärbündnisse: Die neue NATO 11. Globale Regime I: Die Weltwirtschaftsordnung 12. Globale Regime II: Internationale Menschenrechtspolitik 13. Regionale Integration: Die europäische Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion 14. Demokratie- und Legitimitätsprobleme internationalen Regierens
Resources
Literature
Kursbuch für den Theorieteil: Krell, Gert 2004: Weltbilder und Weltordnung. Einführung in die Theorie der Internationalen Beziehungen. Baden-Baden: Nomos. Für die übrigen Teile werden Texte zur Verfügung gestellt. Eine Literaturliste wird zu Beginn der Veranstaltung ausgehändigt.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- Gemäss separater Weisung.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Internationale Politik: Theorie und Analysemethoden |
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
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Compulsory Electives GESS (Categorically all students at ETH Zurich are required to obtain 8 credit points (ECTS) within the frame of this elective course program throughout their studies; 6 credit points during the bachelor and 2 for the master. Some of the lectures are part of other departments’ curricula. Further information can be found in the course catalog or at the particular student offices.)
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