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853-0047-00L 3 Credits BSC D-GESS
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World Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations

Weltpolitik seit 1945: Geschichte der internationalen Beziehungen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

This lecture series provides students with an overview of the development of international relations since the end of World War II. The first part of the series deals with the development of and changes in Cold War security policy structures. The second part deals with the period after the transformation of 1989/91; the focus here is on current issues in international security policy.

Objective

The participants of the lecture have solid knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of International Relations since the end of the Second World War.

Content

cf. "Diploma Supplement"

Resources

Literature

Compulsory Reading: Andreas Wenger und Doron Zimmermann. International Relations: From the Cold War to the Globalized World. Boulder: Lynne Rienner, 2003.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Weltpolitik seit 1945: Geschichte der internationalen Beziehungen
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG D 1.2)
  • 07.01 Date 09:15-11:00 (ETF C 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Uebungen zu SIPO
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
  • Wed 09:15-10:00 (HG D 1.2)
1 h weekly

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