Name | Prof. Dr. Frank Schimmelfennig |
Field | Europäische Politik |
Address | Professur für Europäische Politik ETH Zürich, IFW D 45.1 Haldeneggsteig 4 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 80 62 |
Fax | +41 44 632 12 89 |
frank.schimmelfennig@eup.gess.ethz.ch | |
Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
Relationship | Full Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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851-0587-00L | CIS Colloquium This seminar is open for staff members based at the Center for Comparative and International Studies, CIS. | 2 credits | 1K | F. Schimmelfennig | |
Abstract | In this seminar staff members of the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS) and external guests present and discuss their research. | ||||
Objective | In this seminar staff members of the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS) and external guests present and discuss their research. | ||||
Content | Presentation and discussion of current research. | ||||
Lecture notes | Distributed electronically. | ||||
Literature | Distributed electronically. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Dates of the Colloquium see: http://www.cis.ethz.ch/events/colloquium | ||||
853-0048-00L | International Politics: Theory and Methods (with Tutorat) Only for Public Policy BA. | 4 credits | 3G + 1U | F. Schimmelfennig | |
Abstract | The course covers the main theories (realism, institutionalism, liberalism, transnationalism and constructivism) as well as core problems of international politics such as war, peace, international cooperation and integration. The lectures are accompanied by a tutorial with case studies. | ||||
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") . In addition, participants become familiar with the main theories of International Relations and the mechanisms and conditions these identify for solving international problems of security and cooperation. 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. The subject-matter and problems of international politics Theories 2. Power and Balance: Realism 3. Problem structures and negotiations in international politics 4. Interdependence and Institutions: Institutionalism and Transnationalism 5. Democracy and Society: Liberalism 6. Identity and Community: Constructivism Issue Areas and Relationships 7. War: New Wars 8. Peace: The "long" and the "democratic" peace 9. Security cooperation: the new NATO 10. Economic cooperation: the world trade order 11. Human rights cooperation: global and regional human rights regimes 12. Legitimacy and Democracy in Global Governance | ||||
Lecture notes | Schimmelfennig, Frank: Internationale Politik. Paderborn: Schöningh Verlag, 5. Auflage, 2017. | ||||
853-0048-01L | International Politics: Theory and Methods | 3 credits | 3G | F. Schimmelfennig | |
Abstract | The course covers the main theories (realism, institutionalism, liberalism, transnationalism and constructivism) as well as core problems of international politics such as war, peace, international cooperation and integration. | ||||
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") . In addition, participants become familiar with the main theories of International Relations and the mechanisms and conditions these identify for solving international problems of security and cooperation. 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. The subject-matter and problems of international politics Theories 2. Power and Balance: Realism 3. Problem structures and negotiations in international politics 4. Interdependence and Institutions: Institutionalism and Transnationalism 5. Democracy and Society: Liberalism 6. Identity and Community: Constructivism Issue Areas and Relationships 7. War: New Wars 8. Peace: The "long" and the "democratic" peace 9. Security cooperation: the new NATO 10. Economic cooperation: the world trade order 11. Human rights cooperation: global and regional human rights regimes 12. Legitimacy and Democracy in Global Governance | ||||
Lecture notes | Schimmelfennig, Frank: Internationale Politik. Paderborn: Schöningh Verlag, 5. Auflage, 2017. | ||||
857-0051-00L | Comparative and EU Politics Number of participants limited to 15. MA Comparative and International Studies are given priority. | 8 credits | 2S | F. Schimmelfennig | |
Abstract | This advanced research seminar deals with current issues and research in comparative politics and EU integration and politics. | ||||
Objective | This seminar is designed for advanced students of political science with an interest in comparative European politics and EU integration and politics. It introduces students to state-of-the-art theorizing, data, methods, and empirical findings and provides them with opportunities to work with data on their own. After taking this seminar, students should have a good overview of current research and be prepared to write their Master's thesis in this area. Topics include: European integration, EU decision-making, parliaments in the EU and its member states, party groups and parliamentarians. Students may also propose research topics of their interest. | ||||
860-0001-00L | Public Institutions and Policy-Making Processes Number of participants limited to 25. Priority for MSc Science, Technology, and Policy. | 3 credits | 2.8G | T. Bernauer, S. Bechtold, F. Schimmelfennig | |
Abstract | Students acquire the contextual knowledge for analyzing public policies. They learn why and how public policies and laws are developed, designed, and implemented at national and international levels, and what challenges arise in this regard. | ||||
Objective | Public policies result from decision-making processes that take place within formal institutions of the state (parliament, government, public administration, courts). That is, policies are shaped by the characteristics of decision-making processes and the characteristics of public institutions and related actors (e.g. interest groups). In this course, students acquire the contextual knowledge for analyzing public policies. They learn why and how public policies and laws are developed, designed, and implemented at national and international levels, and what challenges arise in this regard. The course is organized in three modules. The first module (Stefan Bechtold) examines basic concepts and the role of law, law-making, and law enforcement in modern societies. The second module (Thomas Bernauer) deals with the functioning of legislatures, governments, and interest groups. The third module (Frank Schimmelfennig) focuses on the European Union and international organisations. | ||||
Content | Public policies result from decision-making processes that take place within formal institutions of the state (parliament, government, public administration, courts). That is, policies are shaped by the characteristics of decision-making processes and the characteristics of public institutions and related actors (e.g. interest groups). In this course, students acquire the contextual knowledge for analyzing public policies. They learn why and how public policies and laws are developed, designed, and implemented at national and international levels, and what challenges arise in this regard. The course is organized in three modules. The first module (Stefan Bechtold) examines basic concepts and the role of law, law-making, and law enforcement in modern societies. The second module (Thomas Bernauer) deals with the functioning of legislatures, governments, and interest groups. The third module (Frank Schimmelfennig) focuses on the European Union and international organisations. | ||||
Lecture notes | Reading materials will be distributed electronically to the students when the semester starts. | ||||
Literature | Baylis, John, Steve Smith, and Patricia Owens (2014): The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Caramani, Daniele (ed.) (2014): Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Gilardi, Fabrizio (2012): Transnational Diffusion: Norms, Ideas, and Policies, in Carlsnaes, Walter, Thomas Risse and Beth Simmons, Handbook of International Relations, 2nd Edition, London: Sage, pp. 453-477. Hage, Jaap and Bram Akkermans (eds.) (2nd edition 2017): Introduction to Law, Heidelberg: Springer. Jolls, Christine (2013): Product Warnings, Debiasing, and Free Speech: The Case of Tobacco Regulation, Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics 169: 53-78. Lelieveldt, Herman and Sebastiaan Princen (2011): The Politics of European Union. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Lessig, Lawrence (2006): Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0, New York: Basic Books. Available at http://codev2.cc/download+remix/Lessig-Codev2.pdf. Schimmelfennig, Frank and Ulrich Sedelmeier (2004): Governance by Conditionality: EU Rule Transfer to the Candidate Countries of Central and Eastern Europe, in: Journal of European Public Policy 11(4): 669-687. Shipan, Charles V. and Craig Volden (2012): Policy Diffusion: Seven Lessons for Scholars and Practitioners. Public Administration Review 72(6): 788-796. Sunstein, Cass R. (2014): The Limits of Quantification, California Law Review 102: 1369-1422. Thaler, Richard H. and Cass R. Sunstein (2003): Libertarian Paternalism. American Economic Review: Papers & Proceedings 93: 175-179. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | This is a Master level course. The course is capped at 25 students, with ISTP Master students having priority. | ||||
860-0001-01L | Public Institutions and Policy-Making Processes; Research Paper Only for MSc Science, Technology, and Policy. Prerequisite: you have to be enrolled in 860-0001-00L during the same semester. | 3 credits | 3A | T. Bernauer, S. Bechtold, F. Schimmelfennig | |
Abstract | This is an add-on module to the course: 860-0001-00L. It focuses on students writing an essay on an issue covered by the main course 860-0001-00L. | ||||
Objective | Students learn how to write an essay on a policy issue they select. | ||||
Content | Public policies result from decision-making processes that take place within formal institutions of the state (parliament, government, public administration, courts). That is, policies are shaped by the characteristics of decision-making processes and the characteristics of public institutions and related actors (e.g. interest groups). In this course, students acquire the contextual knowledge for analyzing public policies - hence this course is complementary to the ISTP course on concepts and methods of policy analysis. Students learn why and how public policies and laws are developed, designed, and implemented at national and international levels. The course is organized in three modules. The first module (taught by Stefan Bechtold) examines basic concepts and the role of law, law-making, and law enforcement in modern societies. The second module (taught by Thomas Bernauer) deals with the functioning of legislatures, governments, and interest groups. The third module (taught by Frank Schimmelfennig) focuses on the European Union and international organizations. | ||||
Lecture notes | See 860-0001-00L | ||||
Literature | Baylis, John, Steve Smith, and Patricia Owens (2014): The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Bernauer, T., Jahn, D., Kuhn, P., Walter, S. (2009, 2012): Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft (Introduction to Political Science). Baden-Baden: Nomos / UTB. Caramani, Daniele (ed.) (2014): Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Gilardi, Fabrizio (2012): Transnational Diffusion: Norms, Ideas, and Policies, in Carlsnaes, Walter, Thomas Risse and Beth Simmons, Handbook of International Relations, 2nd Edition, London: Sage, pp. 453-477. Hage, Jaap and Bram Akkermans (eds.) (2nd edition 2017): Introduction to Law, Heidelberg: Springer, available as an ebook at ETH library. Jolls, Christine (2013): Product Warnings, Debiasing, and Free Speech: The Case of Tobacco Regulation, Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics 169: 53-78. Lelieveldt, Herman and Sebastiaan Princen (2011): The Politics of European Union. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Lessig, Lawrence (2006): Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0, New York: Basic Books. Available at http://codev2.cc/download+remix/Lessig-Codev2.pdf. Schimmelfennig, Frank and Ulrich Sedelmeier (2004): Governance by Conditionality: EU Rule Transfer to the Candidate Countries of Central and Eastern Europe, in: Journal of European Public Policy 11(4): 669-687. Shipan, Charles V. and Craig Volden (2012): Policy Diffusion: Seven Lessons for Scholars and Practitioners. Public Administration Review 72(6): 788-796. Sunstein, Cass R. (2014): The Limits of Quantification, California Law Review 102: 1369-1422. Thaler, Richard H. and Cass R. Sunstein (2003): Libertarian Paternalism. American Economic Review: Papers & Proceedings 93: 175-179. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Access only for ISTP MSc students also enrolled in 860-0001-00L |