VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.
World and Swiss History of the 20iest Century (modern age II): Contemporary History II
Zeitgeschichte II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:21
Abstract
The Second World War and the post-war period will be presented with its manifold problems and crises, and augmented with important topics in Swiss history. As in the first part, the lecture will be held as a colloquium.
Objective
Verständnis für das aktuelle politische Geschehen wecken.
Content
An overview over the fundamental development tendencies after the second World War. The cold war and the turning point in the East. Decolonisation and the development of new states in Africa and Asia. Near East crisis and the founding of far east influentials states like China and Japan. Switzerland's development tendencies after 1945. In-depth treatment of above mentioned topics and other themes in a colloquium.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Welt- und Schweizergeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts (Zeitgeschichte II)
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
|
|
2 h weekly |