Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Courses in English Language

SPRING SEMESTER 2016

INFORMATION

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Welcome The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes you to the spring semester 2016 at the University of Lucerne. If you have come from Europe or overseas to study in Lucerne we would like to extend a particular warm welcome to you as a visitor to this city and country. The Faculty strives to increase the offer of courses held in English language and is therefore pleased to present you this course catalogue with annotations for the spring semester 2016. On the following pages you find a description of courses each giving detailed information on content, prior requirements, mode of assessment and further reading. Should you have specific questions on courses or studying in Lucerne in general please do not hesitate to ask our academic or administrative staff. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our faculty and wish you a successful and interesting spring semester 2016. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Contact

Faculty Main Office / Dean’s Office Address Frohburgstrasse 3, 6002 Luzern Telephone +41 (0)41 229 55 00 Room 3.A37 E-Mail ksf@unilu.ch Contact persons Eva Mertins, M.B.S. Dr. Bernhard Lange Departmental Erasmus Coordinator / Student advisor Room 3.A39 Telephone +41 (0)41 229 55 15 or +41 (0)41 229 55 13 E-Mail studienberatung-ksf@unilu.ch

International Office Contact person Alice Imboden Address Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 4.A21 Telephone +41 (0)41 229 50 65 E-Mail alice.imboden@unilu.ch Student Administration Office (Studiendienste) Address Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 4.A.07 Telephone +41 (0)41 229 50 00 E-Mail studiendienste@unilu.ch International / Exchange Student Advisory Services

Centre for Religion, Economy and Politics Dr. Bernhard Lange Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.B03 bernhard.lange@unilu.ch Department of Cultural and Social Prof. Dr. Werner Egli Anthropology Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.A20 werner.egli@unilu.ch Department of Cultural and Science Studies Tobias Brücker, MA Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.A02 tobias.bruecker@unilu.ch Department of Economics Prof. Dr. Simon Lüchinger Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.A31 simon.luechinger@unilu.ch Department of Health Sciences Ute Laun and Health Policy Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 1.B01 ute.laun@unilu.ch Department of History Dr. Michael Jucker Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.A48 michael.jucker@unilu.ch Department of Philosophy Arvi Särkelä, M.A. Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.A53 arvi.saerkelae@unilu.ch Department of Political Science Trudi Baumann Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.B04 trudi.baumann@unilu.ch Department of Sociology Fabian Zoller, MA

Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.A03 fabian.zoller@unilu.ch

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Department for the Study of Religions Dr. Nadja Wobbe Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.B03 nadja.wobbe@unilu.ch Institute of Jewish-Christian Research Ulrike Kleinecke, MA Frohburgstrasse 3, Room 3.B17 ulrike.kleinecke@unilu.ch

Important dates Spring semester 2016 Courses 22 February - 3 June 2016 Fri-Sun 25 Mar – 3 Apr 2016 Easter break / Reading week (courses until Thu, 24 March, 5 pm, after that no courses) Thu 5 May 2016 Ascension (no courses on this day) Mon 16 May 2016 Whit Monday (no courses on this day) Thu 26 May 2016 Corpus Christi (no courses on this day) Final exams in lectures Final exams in lectures usually take place in the last two weeks of semester and in the first and second week in June during the semester break. Lecturers inform students about the mode of assessment.

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Studies of Cultural and Social Anthropology

Courses offered by the Department of Cultural and Social Anthropology

Anthropology of human rights Lecturer: Peter Larsen, PhD Department: KSF \ Ethnologie Time: Weekly Tue, 15:15 - 17:00, beginning 23.02.2016 FRO, 3.B55 Level of study: Bachelor Course type: Proseminar Content: This course offers an introduction to the anthropology of human rights. It

begins with a general introduction to key human rights concepts and debates and particularly engages with the growing body of anthropological theories of human rights principles and practice. The course will also draw on specific ethnographic case studies of human rights violations and institutional practice engaging with both local realities and international spheres. These case studies will draw upon a wide range of human rights issues and topics such as gender, indigenous rights and children’s rights as they are being studied across the world.

Turnus: Weekly Language: English Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ethnologie BA

Proseminar Einführung in die Ethnologie Proseminar im Modul Wahlschwerpunkt Ethnologie & Wirtschaft Wahlmodul Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Ethnologie BA

Assessment / Credits: Active participation (essay or presentation) (4 Cr) Contact: peter.larsen@unilu.ch

Literature

Cowan, J. K., et al., Eds. (2001). Culture and rights. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Goodale, M. (2009). Human rights: an anthropological reader. Malden and Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell.

Research colloquium (Forschungskolloquium) Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Bettina Beer Department: KSF \ Ethnologie Time: Weekly Wed, 17:15 - 19:00, beginning 24.02.2016 FRO, 4.B02 Level of study: Bachelor / Master Course type: Colloquium Content: The colloquium presents current on-going research of department members

and invited guest speakers on a range of themes and problems. Students are highly encouraged to participate (and receive 2 credit points for this). They may also set up reading groups, where selected texts are analyzed and discussed for which they receive additional 2 social competency points.

Turnus: Weekly Language: English Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ethnologie BA

Freie Studienleistungen Ethnologie MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Ethnologie BA Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Ethnologie MA

Assessment / Credits: Active participation (2 Cr) Contact: bettina.beer@unilu.ch Open for guests: Open as non-legal elective

Health Sciences and Health Policy

Courses offered by the Department of Health Sciences and Health Policy

Quantitative Methods I Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Boes Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Tue, 13:15 - 15:00, beginning 01.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Weekly Tue, 10:15 - 12:00, beginning 01.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: Based on the fundamentals of probability and inferential statistics, this

module introduces the most important methods used in modern empirical research. Students will learn how to carry out an empirical project, going beyond simple descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. Topics include linear regression, the analysis of longitudinal data, discrete dependent variables, and causal inference. Examples from the Literature and computer tutorials offer hands-on experiences in utilizing the methods.

Requirements: Statistical programming Overall grade of 4.0 or better.

Objectives: The objectives of this module are: i) deepen your understanding of inferential statistics, (ii) learn the basic methodology of modern quantitative research, and (iii) acquire the skills to plan and execute your own empirical project.

Turnus: weekly Language: English Assessment: Written examination (60%) and empirical project (40%). Recognition in: Elective courses

Methodenseminar Methodische Lehrveranstaltungen Modul Methods I

Assessment / Credits: Written examination (60%) and empirical project (40%) (4 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: stefan.boes@unilu.ch Note: Blended learning with lectures, tutorials, and class/online discussions. Material: The teaching material is based on slides, videos, online tutorials, selected

book chapters and publicly available datasets.

Literature

Winkelmann R, Boes S (2009) Analysis of Microdata, 2e, Springer. Wooldridge JW (2013) Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach, 5e, Cengage Learning.

Qualitative Methods Lecturer: Prof. Gisela. Michel; Dr. B. Trezzini Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Wed, 15:15 - 17:00, beginning 02.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: This course will provide a basic introduction to major qualitative research

approaches such as thematic analysis, grounded theory and interpretative phenomenological analysis. In addition, it will also address special topics such as the quality of qualitative research and the particular challenges involved with doing qualitative research on sensitive topics or with vulnerable populations. Various generic strategies and techniques for data collection, analysis and presentation in qualitative research will be covered, and in-class as well as take-home exercises will provide students with the opportunity to gain some hands-on experience.

Requirements: Active participation during the course, written course work Objectives: Students will be introduced to the epistemological and theoretical

underpinnings of qualitative social research and will develop the requisite basic skills to successfully conduct a qualitative health science research project.

Turnus weekly Language: English Assessment: Active participation during the course, written course work Recognition in: Elective courses

Methodenseminar Methodische Lehrveranstaltungen Modul Methods I Profilierungsbereich

Assessment / Credits: Active participation during the course, written course work (4 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: gisela.michel@unilu.ch Note: Presentations, active interviewing experience

This is a basic course and mandatory in all Majors in the Master Health Sciences and Health Policy.

Material: Will be provided on Moodle

Literature

Mandatory: • Braun V & Clarke V (2013). Successful qualitative research: a practical guide for beginners. Sage, London. Further reading: • Ritchie J, Lewis J, McNaughton Nicholls C & Ormston (2014). Qualitative research practice: a guide for social science students and researchers. Sage, London. • Flick U (2014). An introduction to qualitative research (5th edition). Sage, London. • Friese S (2014). Qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti. Sage, Thousand Oaks.

Research Design Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Gisela Michel

Katharina Roser, MSc Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Mon, 22.02.2016, 08:15 - 17:00 FRO, 3.A05 Tue, 23.02.2016, 08:15 - 17:00 FRO, 3.A05 Wed, 24.02.2016, 08:15 - 17:00 FRO, 3.A05 Thu, 25.02.2016, 08:15 - 17:00 FRO, 3.A05 Weekly Wed, 10:15 - 12:15, beginning 02.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: Block course:

Introduction to conducting a systematic review - Getting the research question right - Selection criteria - Search strategies - Assessment of eligibility - Quality assessment - Data collection

Longitudinal course: introduction in different research designs - Case-studies - Ecological studies - Case-control studies - Cohort studies - Randomized controlled trial

Requirements: Active participation, written protocol and final exam. Objectives: - To know different possiblitlies to design a research study

- Know the research questions which can be answered by different designs - Know the advantages and disadvantages of different designs

Turnus: 1-week block course weekly

Language: English Assessment: Active participation, written protocol and final exam. Recognition in: Elective courses

Modul Methods I Assessment / Credits: active participation, written protocol and final exam (4 Cr) Registraton: UniPortal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: gisela.michel@unilu.ch/ katharina.roser@unibas.ch Note: The course starts with a block course introducing systematic reviews. In the

longitudinal part of the course we will discuss all other possible study designs. This is a Basic Course which is mandatory for all Majors in the master Health Sciences and Health Policy.

Material: Will be provided on moodle

Literature

Scientific papers and textbook chapters

Project Management Lecturer: Andrea Degen

Melanie Gutsche Katrin Reschwamm

Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time Do, 21.07.2016, 08:15 - 18:00 FRO, 4.A05 Di, 23.08.2016, 08:15 - 18:00 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: The course aim is to convey the fundamental principles of project

management and its implementation. Students will gain insight into practical implementations of project management, use different methods of project management and share ideas.

The goal of the course is to gain in depth knowledge and to acquire new insights in order to successfully compile a Master thesis. The course will focus on practical implementation of the acquired knowledge. Students will comprehend the benefits of using different methods of project management as well as recognize the limitations of project management.

This course is based on the standards of the International Project Management Association (IPMA).

Requirements: Active participation and project handbook. Objectives: The course introduces the key elements of project management. See the

separate announcement on the course website (moodle) for additional details.

Turnus Block course Language: English Assessment: Active Participation. Recognition in: Elective courses

Modul Research and Professional Skills II Assessment / Credits: Active participation and project handbook (4 Cr) Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: kathrin.degen@doz.unilu.ch Note: Blended learning with lectures, tutorials, and class/online discussions.

This course is mandatory in all Majors.

Material: The teaching material is based on PowerPoint slides, videos, scientific articles and selected book chapters.

Master Colloquium II Health Sciences Lecturer: Ass.-Prof. Armin Gemperli, PhD Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Wed, 08:15 - 10:00, beginning 02.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master colloquium Content: This course is an interactive platform to address key-issues in health

sciences from the perspectives of health economics, health policy, health services research, health behavior, health communication, research methods and human functioning sciences. Students will engage in interdisciplinary readings and interactive exercises that focus on the relevance and applicability of different approaches to health sciences to enhance the quality of daily research and professional practice. Every session will be guided by a lecturer, invited from within the health sciences cluster Lucerne.

Requirements: Students are requested to engage in all theory and project related activities performed in class and through eLearning.

Objectives: The overall outcome is to equip students with knowledge of health sciences from a comprehensive perspective by addressing relevant topics in different scientific disciplines of health sciences. The main specific learning outcomes are: - to engage with main topics in Health Sciences - to engage in interdisciplinary thinking - to develop a critical approach to health sciences - to appraise the nature and value of different approaches to health and healthcare

Turnus: weekly Language: English Assessment: To successfully complete the module students have to pass a written exam

at the end of the course. Recognition in: Modul Research and Professional Skills II Assessment / Credits: active participation and written exam (3 Cr) Registraton: UniPortal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: armin.gemperli@unilu.ch Note: Main teaching methods include: lectures; flip education-class lectures;

analyses and reports of scientific literature; class discussion; discussion groups; Forums; construction of summaries by students; problem solving exercises; role playing exercises.

Material: Teaching material and assignments are provided via the e-learning platform moodle.

Literature

Specific readings related to the different scientific disciplines of health sciences will be suggested within the individual lectures and provided via the e-learning platform moodle.

Master Colloquium IV Health Sciences Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Boes

Prof. Dr. Gisela Michel Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Wed, 08:15 - 10:00, beginning 24.02.2016 FRO, HS 4 Level of study: Master Course type: Master colloquium Content: Students have to present the project of their master thesis (at different

stages of their work). After each student’s presentation, there is an interactive discussion lead by the moderator that gives the other students the possibility of commenting on the presented issues. Students should be empowered to present and discuss on a competitive academic level.

Objectives: Students will practice scientific presentation and discussion on a competitive academic level on different subjects in the health sciences.

Turnus: weekly Language: English Assessment: Active participation. Pass/Fail course Recognition in: Modul Research and Professional Skills IV Assessment / Credits: Active participation, Pass/Fail course (3 Cr) Registraton: UniPortal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: stefan.boes@unilu.ch / gisela.michel@unilu.ch Note: Mandatory for all students of the Master Health Sciences and Health Policy Material: Student presentations, discussion and feedback.

Lecture Series Health Sciences

The lecture series deals with the interdisciplinary topic of Health Sciences & Health Policy which includes Human Functioning, Disability and Health. The talks will discuss and reflect the topic in all its aspects and are held from internal (Department Health Sciences & Health Policy and Swiss Paraplegic Research) and external experts within the field and related disciplines. The lectures are open to the public and participants are very welcome.

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. med. Gerold Stucki Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Wed, 24.02.2016, 17:15 - 19:00,

Wed, 09.03.2016, 17:15 - 19:00, Wed, 23.03.2016, 17:15 - 19:00, Wed, 06.04.2016, 17:15 - 19:00, Wed, 20.04.2016, 17:15 - 19:00, Wed, 18.05.2016, 17:15 - 19:00, Wed, 01.06.2016, 17:15 - 19:00 FRO, HS 10

Level of study: Master / Doctorate Course type: Ring lecture Content: The lecture series deals with the interdisciplinary topic of Health Sciences &

Health Policy which includes Human Functioning, Disability and Health. The talks will discuss and reflect the topic in all its aspects and are held from internal (Department Health Sciences & Health Policy and Swiss Paraplegic Research) and external experts within the field and related disciplines. The lectures are open to the public and participants are very welcome.

Turnus: every other week Language: English Recognition in: Modul Research and Professional Skills I

Modul Research and Professional Skills III Assessment / Credits: active participation (essay) (1 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Contact: gerold.stucki@unilu.ch Note: . Open for guests: Yes

Health Behavior Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Gisela Michel Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Wed, 13:15 - 15:00, beginning 02.03.2016 FRO, HS 11 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: • Value-Expectancy Theories

• Models Based on Perceived Threat and Fear Appeals • Stage Models for Health Promotion • Behavioral Economics of Health Behavior • Social Cognitive Theories • Health Communication • Diffusion of Innovations Theory • Ecological Approaches • Evaluating Theory-Based Public Health Programs • Translating Research to Practice

Requirements: The course credits will be earned by active participation, exam and presentation.

Objectives: - To know the different models of health behavior - To know possibilities of intervention to change health behavior

Turnus: weekly Language: English Assessment: Active participation, exam and presentation. Recognition in: Health Behavior and Management

Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: active participation, exam and presentation (4 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: gisela.michel@unilu.ch Note: Blended learning with lectures, tutorials, and class/online discussions.

Mandatory for all students with Major Health Behavior and Management Material: The teaching material is based on PowerPoint slides, videos, scientific

articles and selected book chapters.

Literature

Mandatory course book: DiClemente, Crosby, Salazar (2013). Health Behavior Theory for Public Health – Principles, Foundations and Applications. Jones and Bartlett Learning. http://www.jblearning.com/catalog/9780763797539/

Health Policy

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Andreas Balthasar Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Preliminary meeting: Tue, 15.12.2015, 13:15 - 14:15 FRO, 4.B47 Time: Mondays, 13:15 - 17:00, FRO, 3.A05 29.02.2016, 07.03.2016, 14.03.2016, 21.03.2016, 11.04.2016, 25.04.2016 Mon, 23.05.2016, 13:00 - 15:00 FRO, 3.A05 Course type: Master seminar Content: The course will be based on the concept of the policy analysis triangle. It will

focus on how different actors influence health policy depending on the specific content of the policy, the process of policy making and a particular context. After a general introduction to methods and data sources for policy analysis, the course is structured along the policy cycle: agenda setting, policy process, policy implementation and evaluation.

Requirements Participation, presentation and successful examination Objectives: Students will be able to:

- Understand the policy analysis approach to health policy - Use the policy analysis approach for the design, implementation and evaluation of public health policies - Apply the policy analysis approach to plan and execute their own research project in health policy

Turnus: block course Language: English Assessment: Graded presentation during the seminar and individual written examination at

the end of the course Recognition in: Elective courses

Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Masterseminar im Modul Weltpolitik Masterseminar in Politikwissenschaft Research Methods Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Participation, presentation and examination (4 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: andreas.balthasar@unilu.ch Note: Mandatory for students with Major Health Economics and Health Policy.

Teaching method(s): • preparatory reading assignment • presentations of the instructor • presentations of the students• interactive exercises

Literature

The seminar will be based on: Buse, Kent, Mays, Nicholas, Walt, Gill (2012): Making Health Policy, Maidenhead. Open University Press McGraw-Hill.

Health Economics Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Boes Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Tue, 08:15 - 10:00, beginning 01.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Weekly Tue, 15:15 - 17:00, beginning 01.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: This module provides an introduction to the economics of health and health

care. Topics include health economic evaluation, the demand and supply of health care, health insurance, an analysis of key health care providers (hospitals, physicians, and the pharmaceutical industry), the role of governments and regulation in health care, and behavioral health economics.

Requirements: Overall grade of 4.0 or better. Objectives: The objectives are: (i) characterize the economic approach to health, and (ii)

assess the functioning of health care markets from an economic perspective. Turnus: weekly Language: English Assessment: Written examination and homework assignments Recognition in: Health Behavior and Management

Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Ökonomie MA

Assessment / Credits: written examination and homework assignments (4 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: stefan.boes@unilu.ch Note: Mandatory for all students with the Major Health Economics and Health

Policy. Teaching method(s): Longitudinal course with blended learning, with lectures, tutorials, exercises and class/online discussions.

Material: Teaching material is based on PowerPoint slides and selected book chapters.

Literature

Bhattacharya J, Hyde T, Tu P (2013) Health Economics, Palgrave Macmillan. Folland S, Goodman AC, Stano M (2013) The Economics of Health and Health Care, International Edition, 7e, Pearson. Morris S, Devlin N, Parkin D (2012) Economic Analysis in Health Care, 2e, John Wiley & Sons.

Introduction to Hospital Management

Lecturer: Guido Schüpfer Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Fri, 08:15 - 17:30, beginning 13.05.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Fri, 08:15 - 17:30, beginning 20.05.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: Students learn management principles to steer complex organizations such

as a hospital and are confronted with the specific features of an expert organization.

Requirements: Overall grade of 4.0 or better Objectives: Hospitals are organizations in a complex and highly regulated world. To

manage them is an exciting challenge, that needs skills development, capabilities and proficiencies.

Turnus: block course Language: English Assessment: Written exam and presentation. Recognition in: Health Behavior and Management

Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: written exam and presentation (2 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: guido.schuepfer@doz.unilu.ch Note: Lectures, prepared presentations by students, home work, interactive

discussions. Health Communication Lecturer: Ass.-Prof. Sara Rubinelli, PhD Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Thu, 08:15 - 10:15, beginning 03.03.2016 FRO, 3.B58 Course type: Master seminar Content: The list of main topics includes:

- Patient/consumer education, health literacy and empowerment - Patient/provider communication - Principles of organizational and mass media health communication - Risk communication - Technology enhanced health communication - Health communication programs (planning, strategic design, implementation and evaluation)

Objectives: To master the foundations of theory, research and practice of health communication, with a focus on how messages in interpersonal, organizational and media contexts can affect health beliefs and behavior. More specifically, the course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills: - To identify contexts where health communication can be challenging and to master its main related topics and issues; - To analyze communication in health care delivery, health care organizations, as well as health promotion and disease prevention; - To identify benefits and challenges behind different communicative channels, and the use of diverse communication media and technologies; - To design empirical studies to evaluate the impact of communication in different health contexts and to enhance its quality; - To master strategies for generating successful or beneficial health-related communication in different context. By the end of this course, students should be able to:

- identify a variety of health communication topics, - understand the theoretical foundations underlying differences in the ways individuals communicate about health and their impact and - master research and practice to generating successful health-related communication in the context of problematic communicative trends.

Language: English Turnus weekly Assessment: The final grade for this course will be composed as follows:

50% class participation and class projects (engagement of the student and outcome) 50% written examination composed of 5 questions to evaluate students' knowlegde of the content of the course, and one exercise to evaluate students' ability to apply the content of the course to solve a challenge of health communication in a specific setting.

Recognition in: Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Masterseminar im Modul Organisationen Masterseminar Organisation und Wissen Research Methods Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Organisationen (MA) Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Organisation und Wissen

Assessment / Credits: written exam (50%) and class participation and projects (50%) (4 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: Students of the MA Health Sciences have a priority. Contact: sara.rubinelli@unilu.ch Note: Mandatory for all students with Major Health Communication.

This course will be conducted through interactive classes (including presentations from both the lecturer and students and class discussions) and class projects based on role-play exercises. Moreover, the lecturer and the students will create and develop a blog on the topic Health Communication that will be used to inform the wider public on the relevance and value of health communication in specific contexts.

Material: The teaching material is based on PowerPoint slides, videos, scientific articles and seleted sections of books.

Literature

Wright KB, Sparks L, O’Hair HD. Health communication in the 21st Century. Wiley – Blackwell 2013.

Do Kyun Kim et al. Health communication. Strategies for developing global health programs. Peter Lang 2013. Martin LR et al. The Oxford handbook of health communication, behavior change and treatment adherence. Oxford University Press 2013. Hyunyi Cho. Health communication message design. Theory and practice. Sage 2012. Parvanta C., Nelson D., Parvanta S., Harner R. Essentials of public health communication. Jones & Bartlett Learning 2011. Jerry et al. Health communication in the new media landscape. Springer 2008. Apker J. Communication in health organizations. Polity 2011. Glanz K et al. Health behavior and health education: theory, research and practice. Jossey-Boss 2008. Cottrel et al. Principles and foundations of health promotion and education. Benjamin Cummings 2011. Sharma M. Theoretical foundations of health education and health promotion. Jones & Bartlett Learning 2010.

Social Marketing and Health Campaigns Lecturer: Ass.-Prof. Sara Rubinelli, PhD Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Thu, 03.03.2016, 10:15 - 12:15,

Thu, 10.03.2016, 10:15 - 12:15, Thu, 17.03.2016, 10:15 - 12:15, Thu, 07.04.2016, 10:15 - 12:15, Thu, 21.04.2016, 10:15 - 12:15, Thu, 12.05.2016, 10:15 - 12:15, Thu, 19.05.2016, 10:15 - 12:15 FRO, 3.A05

Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: The list of main topics includes:

- Theories and model of persuasion - Persuasion technologies - Persuasion research - Designing health messages - Principles of health campaigns - Basics of social marketing - Principles of health advertising - Evaluation of health campaigns and health interventions that use social marketing

Requirements: By the end of this course, students should be able to: - identify challenges and solutions in influencing health behavior, - understand the role of theories in planning interventions targeted to health behavior, - master theory, research and practise to generating successful health campaigns and health interventions that use social marketing - develop and implement evaluation plans to assess the impact of health campaigns and health interventions that use social marketing - develop health advertising for appropriate decision-making by patients and consumers.

Objectives: To master the foundations of theory, research and practice of mass media led campaign, health advertising and 'social marketing' as the use of marketing techniques to benefit the target audience and the general society. More specifically, the course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills: - To understand the significance of theories in health communication campaigns and advertising - To plan, design, implement and evaluate health campaigns and health interventions that use social marketing - To design and evaluate health advertising, with a focus on the different contexts where health advertising can be used

Language: English Assessment: The final grade for this course will be composed as follows:

50% class participation and class projects (engagement of the student and outcome) 50% written examination composed of 5 questions to evaluate students' knowledge of the content of the course, and one exercise to evaluate students' ability to apply the content of the course to plan an intervention to influence health behavior.

Recognition in: Elective courses Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: written exam (50%) and class participation and projects (50%) (2 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: Students of the MA Health Sciences have a priority. Contact: sara.rubinelli@unilu.ch Note: Mandatory for all students with Major Health Communication.

This course will be conducted through interactive classes (including presentations from both the lecturer and students and class discussions) and class projects based on role-play exercises. Moreover, the lecturer and the students will create and develop a blog on the topic Promoting health that will be used to inform the wider public on the relevance and value of theories of health campaigns and social marketing in specific contexts.

Material: The teaching material is based on PowerPoint slides, videos, scientific articles and selected sections of books.

Literature

- O'Keefe D. Persuasion: theory and research. Sage 2002. - McKenzîe J et al. Planning, implementing and evaluation health promotion programs. A primer (6th edition). Benjamin Cummings 2012. - Rice R., Atkin C. Public Communication Campaigns. Sage 2013. - Lee N, Kotler P. Social marketing. Sage 2011.

Epidemiology of Functioning Lecturer: Dr. Martin Brinkhof Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Mo, 08:15 - 12:15, 21.03.2016

Mo, 08:15 – 12:15, 11.04.2016 Mo, 08:15 – 12:15, 02.05.2016 FRO, 4.A05

Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: The three blocks will cover the following issues:

Block 1: Through the historical lens, students will learn to shift from individual towards population thinking. The historical perspective will particularly set the student up towards understanding the demand and rationale for the progression towards a comprehensive FE. Block 2: Topics include the importance of conceptual frameworks and causal thinking; the link between study design and strength of epidemiological evidence; and the impact epidemiological evidence can have on policy design and clinical practice.

Block 3: This session will briefly address the ICF and ICD classification systems, their value and limitations, and next illustrate the interchange between theory and methodology using contemporary studies that address various topics of FE.

Requirements: Interest, enthusiasm and drive to understand epidemiology and public health.

Objectives: Functioning Epidemiology (FE) is an evolving field of epidemiology that is concerned with the comprehensive study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions on functioning, morbidity and mortality in human populations. FE aims to identify risk factors for deprived functioning or disability, disease and mortality as well as targets for preventive health care. FE is vital to public health as it provides the comprehensive evidence-base needed to inform evidence-based practice and policy decisions. Researchers involved in FE are concerned with the development of formal, conceptual frameworks that enable a meaningful description of functioning, morbidity and life expectancy within and across populations. An understanding of study design; data collection and statistical analysis; the interpretation and dissemination of results (peer-reviewed publication); as well as translation of results into practice is essential for the functional epidemiologist. In the three Blocks of the Epidemiology of Functioning course students will

learn: 1) How epidemiology has evolved over the past 350 years. 2) How epidemiological theory and methodology seek to provide a reliable evidence-base for the practice of health care and health policy. 3) The significance of classification systems, conceptual frameworks and methodologies for the comprehensive description of functioning, morbidity and mortality over the lifespan.

Turnus Block course Language: English Assessment: A short written exam at the end of the course. Recognition in: Elective courses

Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: written exam (2 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: martin.brinkhof@paraplegie.ch Note: Interactive lectures incorporating in-class group discussions and reinforced

with self-teaching (home preparation). Material: Publications and excerpts from books will serve as basis for individual

reading.

Literature

Will be announced well before start of the course.

Health Impact Assessment

Lecturer: Dr. Diana Pacheco Barzallo

Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Thu, 13:15 - 17:15, beginning 03.03.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Thu, 14.04.2016, 15:15 - 17:15 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: The module provides an applied perspective of policy interventions intended

to improve health outcomes in the population. Requirements: The grading consists of class attendance, active participation during class

and a written exam at the end of the course. Objectives: - Define the motivations and objectives of specific policy interventions

- Identify the pros and cons of policy interventions targeting health outcomes - Contrast the results among different countries applying similar policies - Be able to criticize and provide potential solutions to improve policy interventions - Apply econometric methods in empirical settings for health economic evaluation

Turnus weekly Language: English Recognition in: Elective courses

Ethik: Weitere Leistungen Fachbereich Ethik Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: written examinations (2 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: diana.pacheco@doz.unilu.ch / armin.gemperli@unilu.ch Note: Mandatory for all students with Major Health Services Research.

The class will consist of the presentation of analysis and discussion of

specific policy interventions in health. Every class a scientific paper will be presented showing its motivation, design, quantitative methods, and results. Attendance and active participation are expected for all class sessions. The papers will be available in the e-learning platform one week in advance.

Material: The teaching material is based on PowerPoint slides, scientific articles and selected book chapters. All teaching material is provided via the e-learning platform Moodle.

Quality Measurement in Health Care

Lecturer: Ass.-Prof. Armin Gemperli, PhD, Dr. med. Stefan Essig Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Thu, 13:15 - 15:15, beginning 07.04.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: - Quality indicators

- Initiatives and regulations - Public reporting - Summary measures of performance - Risk adjustment

Requirements: Active participation, diligence and eagerness to learn. A written exam at the end of the course will be graded. In case of failure of the written test, requirement is the passing of an oral compensation test.

Objectives: - Theoretical understanding of the principles of quality measurement in health care - Knowledge about examples of quality improvement initiatives and regulations - Practical application of methods in quality measurement

Turnus weekly Language: English Assessment: Written examination on May 19. Recognition in: Elective courses

Ethik: Weitere Leistungen Fachbereich Ethik Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: written exam (2 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: stefan.essig@doz.unilu.ch / armin.gemperli@unilu.ch Note: Lectures will include presentations, discussion sessions and practical

tutorials. Mandatory for all students with Major Health Services Research.

Material: The teaching material is based on PowerPoint slides, videos, scientific articles and selected book chapters.

Literature

Further reading: Performance Measurement for Health System Improvement: Experiences, Challenges and Prospects. Health Economics, Policy and Management, 2010. (pdf will be provided via moodle)

Good Clinical Practice and Research Ethics Lecturer: Ass.-Prof. Armin Gemperli, PhD Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Thu, 15:15 - 17:15, beginning 03.03.2016 FRO, 3.B58 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: • Ethical and legal principles of experiments on humans

• Good Clinical Practice guidelines • Quality assurance in clinical trials • Practical implementation issues in clinical research • Patient information and consent • Data collection and handling • Clinical events and safety issues • Roles, tasks and responsibilities in clinical studies as defined by ICH-GCP

Requirements: Module Health Systems & Services Diligence and eagerness to learn.

Objectives: • Understand the historical context of research ethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines • Comprehend the main concepts and international agreements of GCP • Know roles, tasks and responsibilities in clinical studies as defined by ICH-GCP

Turnus weekly Language: English Assessment: The course credits are earned by passing a written exam at the end of the

semester or in case of failure of the written test, the passing of an oral compensation test during the subsequent semester.

Recognition in: Elective courses Ethik: Weitere Leistungen Fachbereich Ethik Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: written exam (2 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: armin.gemperli@unilu.ch Note: The module mainly consists of in-class teaching complemented by practical

learning sessions and problem discussions. In-class teaching sessions will be made electronically available for recapitulation Mandatory for all students with Major Health Services Research.

Material: All teaching material is provided via the learning management system or as handout. Part of the module will be provided in the Protecting Human Research Participant Course provided online by the NIH Office of Extramural Research.

Literature

Emanuel et al. (2000) What makes clinical research ethical; JAMA 283(20):2701-2711 Grimes et al. (2005) The Good Clinical Practice guideline: a bronze standard for clinical research; Lancet 366(9480):172-174 ICH Topic E 6 (R1) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (Swiss CTO: ICH GCP Guidelines Indexed Pocketbook)

Operationalization of Health and Functioning Lecturer: Dr. des. Carolina Ballert, Prof. J. Bickenbach, Prof. A. Tennant Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Weekly Mon, 08:15 - 17:15, beginning 18.04.2016 FRO, 3.A05 Fri, 22.04.2016, 08:15 - 18:15,

Sat, 23.04.2016, 08:15 - 18:15 FRO, 3.A05 Mon, 25.04.2016, 08:15 - 12:30 FRO, 3.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: This course provides a foundation for understanding the principles and

challenges in conceptualizing and measuring health. By looking at data from an existing scale, students will have the great opportunity to learn about how to go about reviewings a scale using Rasch analysis, and how to interpret and report the findings.

Requirements: own laptop (operating system: Windows); download and test software prior to course Written assignments

Objectives: - To gain an understanding of health and health-related concepts (quality of life, well-being) - To apply and understand key principles of the human functioning sciences in descriptions, assessment, and measurement - To learn about basic principles of science of measurement - To be introduced to the Rasch measurement model - To be able to undertake Rasch analysis by RUMM2030 - To review an existing scale by looking at how it satisfies the Rasch model assumptions (local independence, unidimensionality, invariance), and how the scale can be modified when the scale breaches these assumptions. - To learn how to export results from Rasch analysis and report the findings.

Turnus: Block course Language: English Assessment: Assignment 1 (20 % of the mark): Written assignment

Assignment 2 (80 % of the mark): Undertake a Rasch analysis for the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and report the findings of the analysis and final results. Both assignments are due on Wednesday, June 15th at noon (12.00) time. Submit your assignment online via Moodle.

Recognition in: Elective courses Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: Written assignments (4 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: carolina.ballert@stud.unilu.ch/ carolina.ballert@paraplegie.ch, Note: Self-study, in-class lectures, in-person workshop

It is of great relevance if students have the readings at hand during class time. Kindly bring the workbook with you preferably in hard-copy to the course for Day 2 -4.

Literature

Required readings in preparation of Day 1: Bircher J & Kuruvilla S (2014): Defining health by addressing individual, social, and environmental determinants: New opportunities for health care and public health. Journal of Public Health Policy, 35, 363-386. Daniels N, Kennedy B, Kawachi I: Health and Inequality, or, Why Justice is Good for our Health. In: Anand S, Peter F, Sen A (Eds): Public Health, Ethics, and Equity. Huber M, Knottnernus JA (2011): How should we define health? BMJ, 343:d4163. Salomon JA, Mathers CD, Chatterji S, Sadana R, Üstün B, Murray CJL (2003): Quantifying individual levels of health: definitions, concepts, and measurement issues. In WHO (Ed.) Health Systems Performance Assessment Debates, Methods and Empiricism. Geneva: WHO; 301-318.

Required readings in preparation of Day 2-4: Andrich D (2011): Rating scales and Rasch measurement. Expert Rev Pharmaco-economics Outcome Res. (11) 5, 571-585. Ashford S, Siegert RJ, Alexandrescu R (2015): Rasch measurement: the Arm Activity measure (ArmA) passive function sub-scale. Disability & Rehabilitation (early online). Hagquist C, Bruce M, Gustavsson P (2009): Using the Rasch model in nursing research: An introduction and illustrative example. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46, 380-393. Lundgren-Nilsson A, Tennant A (2011): Past and present future issues in Rasch analysis: The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) revisited. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 43, 884-891. Tennant et al. (2004): Assessing and adjusting for cross-cultural validity of impairment and activity limitation scales through Differential Item Functioning within the framework of the Rasch model. Medical Care, 42, S37-S48. da Rocha et al (2013): An introduction to Rasch analysis for Psychiatric practice and research. Journal of Psychiatric Research 47 (2):141-8

Science of Happiness Lecturer: Rachel Müller, PhD Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time 1: Fri, 15.04.2016, 08:15 - 17:00 FRO, HS 2 Time 2: Fri, 29.04.2016, 08:15 - 17:00 FRO, 3.A05 Time 3: Mon, 09.05.2016, 08:15 - 17:00 FRO, HS 3 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: (1) Introduction to positive psychology and happiness

- PPI: Three good things (2) Social connections and relationships - PPI: Active listening (3) Compassion and Kindness - PPI: Act of kindness (4) Cooperation and Reconciliation: Apology and forgiveness - PPI: Learning forgiveness (5) Mindfulness - PPI: Mindfulness meditation (6) Mental habits of happiness: Self-compassion, Flow, Goal-setting - PPI: Flow, Goals / Best possible future self (7) Gratitude - PPI: Letter of gratitude (8) Person-Fit-Diagnostic (9) Example of PPI intervention trial in chronic pain (10) Future directions in Science of Happiness

Requirements: The course credits will be earned by active participation and exam. Objectives: • To know core psychosocial strengths- and resource-based topics in

positive psychology • To know how to increase psychosocial strengths and resources (and in turn enhance happiness) by applying different positive psychology interventions (PPI)

Turnus Block course Language: English Assessment: Active participation and exam Recognition in: Health and Social Behavior

Health Behavior and Management Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Human Functioning Sciences Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: Active participation and exam (3 Cr) Registraton: Uniportal Limitation: priority MA Health Sciences students Contact: rachel.mueller@doz.unilu.ch Note: mandatory for all students with Major Health Behavior and Management

Blended learning with lectures, in class exercises and discussions

Material: PowerPoint slides, videos, recommended scientific articles and book chapters

Literature

• Book: Lyubomirsky S. The How of Happiness. A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want. New York: Penguin; 2007. (1) Introduction to positive psychology and happiness • Seligman ME, Steen TA, Park N, et al. Positive psychology progress: empirical validation of interventions. Am Psychol 2005;60:410-21. • Gruber, J., Mauss, I., & Tamir, M. (2011). A dark side of happiness: How, when, and why happiness is not always good. Perspectives of Psychological Science, 6(3), 222-233. (2) Social connections and relationships • Diener, E., & Seligman, M. E. (2002). Very happy people. Psychological Science, 13(1), 81-84. • Uchino, B. N., Cacioppo, J. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (1996). The relationship between social support and physiological processes: a review with emphasis on underlying mechanisms and implications for health. Psychological Bulletin, 119(3), 488. (3) Compassion and Kindness • Goetz J. L., Keltner D., Simon-Thomas E. (2010). Compassion: An Evolutionary Analysis and Empirical Review. Psychological Bulletin 2010, Vol. 136, No. 3, 351–374. • Aknin, L. B., Barrington-Leigh, C. P., Dunn, E. W., Helliwell, J. F., Burns, J., Biswas-Diener, R., ... & Norton, M. I. (2013). Prosocial spending and well-being: Cross-cultural evidence for a psychological universal. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(4), 635. (4) Cooperation and Reconciliation: Apology and forgiveness • Tauer, J. M., & Harackiewicz, J. M. (2004). The effects of cooperation and competition on intrinsic motivation and performance. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 86(6), 849. • McCullough, M. E., Bono, G., & Root, L. M. (2007). Rumination, emotion, and forgiveness: three longitudinal studies. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(3), 490. (5) Mindfulness • Killingsworth, M. A., Gilbert, D. T. (2010).A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, 12 November 2010: Vol. 330 no. 6006 pp. 932. • Shapiro, S. L., Carlson, L. E., Astin, J. A., & Freedman, B. (2006). Mechanisms of mindfulness. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 62(3), 373-386. (6) Mental habits of happiness: Self-compassion, Flow, Goal-setting • Csikszentmihalyi, M., LeFevre, J. (1989) Optimal experience in work and leisure. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1989, Vol. 56, No. 5,815-822. • Neff, K. D., Kirkpatrick K. L., Rude S. S. (2007). Self-compassion and adaptive psychological functioning. Journal of Research in Personality 41 (2007) 139–154. (7) Gratitude • Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: an experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of personality and social psychology, 84(2), 377. • McCullough, M. E., Kimeldorf, M. B., & Cohen, A. D. (2008). An adaptation for altruism: the social causes, social effects, and social evolution of gratitude. Current directions in psychological science, 17(4), 281-285.

Health Sciences in Practice Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Boes Department: KSF \ Health Sciences and Health Policy Time: Every other week Wed, 17:15 - 19:00, beginning 02.03.2016 FRO, 3.B58 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: Experienced professionals from various fields related to the health sciences

will present their current projects. Invited lecturers will also talk about their everyday work life and share their experiences.

Requirements: Participation is voluntary. Active participation is encouraged. No credits will be awarded for participation.

Objectives: Students will learn about current projects related to the health sciences but from a practical perspective. Students will also get to know professional profiles in health-related sectors and have the possibility to network with future employers.

Turnus: every 2nd week, alternating with the Lecture Series Health Sciences Language: English Assessment: Participation is voluntary. Active participation is encouraged. No credits will

be awarded for participation. Recognition in: Health Behavior and Management

Health Communication Health Economics and Health Policy Health Services Research Research Methods

Assessment / Credits: Active participation (0 Cr) Contact: stefan.boes@unilu.ch Note: Lectures, followed by discussions.

The lectures are organized voluntarily by the 2nd year Master in Health Sciences students.

Material: Presentation Slides

Political Sciences

Courses offered by the Department of Political Sciences

Configurational Thinking and the Study of Policy Lecturer: Markus B. Siewert, M.A. Department: KSF \ Politikwissenschaft Time 1: Mon, 22.02.2016, 08:15 - 12:00 FRO, 4.B55 Time 2: Mon, 14.03.2016, 08:15 - 13:00 FRO, 4.B54 Time 2: Mon, 14.03.2016, 13:15 - 18:00 FRO, HS 8 Time 3: Mon, 11.04.2016, 08:15 - 13:00 FRO, 4.B54 Time 3: Mon, 11.04.2016, 13:15 - 17:00 FRO, HS 8 Time 4: Mon, 09.05.2016, 08:15 - 13:00 FRO, 3.B57 Time 4: Mon, 09.05.2016, 13:15 - 18:00 FRO, HS 8 Level of study: Bachelor / Master Course type: Main Seminar Content: Studying social and political phenomena from a configurational perspective

has experienced a certain boom over the last years regarding both its methodological underpinnings and its empirical applications. Especially Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) as the most formalized, case-oriented approach with strong roots in set-theoretical reasoning has demonstrated to be a powerful new analytical tool to detect configurational patterns across cases. This course pursues two main objectives: 1. First, it provides a thorough introduction to QCA as an approach and method for social science research. Therefore, we will a) discuss the bedrocks and foundations of set-theoretical and configurational thinking, and b) learn how to conduct a QCA step-by-step using appropriate software. 2. Second, we will debate and reassess published QCA applications from various political science subfields which course participants can choose according to their fields of interest (see the following link for an overview of QCA applications http://www.compasss.org/bibdata.htm).

Requirements: Thus, the seminar will be an application-oriented methods class. No prior knowledge is required for this class although basic familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative methods will provide participants additional paybacks. The classes will be a mix of lecture styles and interactive working classes; therefore, active participation will be a necessary condition for a fruitful seminar. The course language will be English as will most of the Literature. While sufficient language skills are required to follow the course (C1-level), it has no effect on the grading.

Turnus: Block course beginning 22.2.2016 Language: English Assessment: The grading is based on a midterm paper of app. 1.500-2.000 words (ca. 5-7

pages) that has to be presented in the last course session. Topic of this midterm paper is a methodological review of a selected journal article which employs a QCA on a social or political research question. The final deadline for the paper is June, 15th 2016. If you want to receive additional ECTS, a replication study of one of the studies – ideally the one which was your topic in the midterm paper– has to be done. 4.500 words (ca. 15 pages) for a Proseminar paper, 6.000 words (ca. 20 pages) for a seminar paper; these specifications refer to the main text without title, abstract, table of contents, list of references and appendix. Final deadline for this paper is September, 30th 2016.

Recognition in: Elective courses Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft BA Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft MA Hauptseminar im Bereich Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft Hauptseminar im Modul Wahlschwerpunkt Politik & Wirtschaft

Hauptseminar in Politikwissenschaft Methodenseminar Methodische Lehrveranstaltungen Profilierungsbereich Wahlmodul Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft BA Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Active participation/presentation (graded) (4 Cr) Limitation: Class size is limited. Advanced students (from third semester onwards) are

preferred. Contact: siewert@soz.uni-frankfurt.de Note: Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft / Methoden Material: will be provided on OLAT

Literature

• Schneider, Carsten Q. and Claudius Wagemann, 2012. Set-Theoretic Methods for the Social Sciences. A Guide to Qualitative Comparative Analysis. Cambridge University Press: New York.

• Goertz, Gary and James Mahoney, 2012. A Tale of Two Cultures: Qualitative and Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences. Princeton University Press: Princeton.

• Ragin, Charles C., 2008. Redesigning Social Inquiry. Fuzzy Sets and Beyond. University of Chicago Press: Chicago.

Small States in the International Politics. The Baltic States Case Lecturer: Prof. Gediminas Vitkus Department: KSF \ Politikwissenschaft Time 1: Mon, 04.04.2016, 08:15 - 12:00 FRO, 4.B54 Time 2: Fri, 08.04.2016, 13:15 - 18:00 FRO, 3.B52 Level of study: Bachelor / Master Course type: Main Seminar Content: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are often seen as a single unit of the “Baltic

states”, which is justified when one talks about their recent history, their geopolitical situation or simply their small size. After all, the three states have been fully integrated in the Soviet Union for more than half a century, they all have regained independence and built their nation states from scratch almost a quarter of century ago and they all have joined numerous international institutions, including the EU and NATO a decade ago. Today Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia form a fascinating part of Europe and one of mutually best integrated regions of the European Union. And all that makes these countries valuable study subject. Their experience could be especially interesting for those who are interested in fate of the smaller nation-states in the modern globalized world. A special emphasis is put on original and innovative steps of these small countries in micro and macro-regional level in order to increase their own security and prosperity. The purpose of this crash course is to introduce students into experience of the Baltic States Foreign Policy and to make them familiar with most recent developments in order to sensibilise them to the policy dilemmas which arise in front of decision-maker in the Baltic States. Accordingly to above mentioned purpose the course is subdivided into five modules.

Turnus: Block course Language: English Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft BA

Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft MA Hauptseminar im Bereich Internationale Beziehungen Hauptseminar im Bereich Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft Hauptseminar im Modul Wahlschwerpunkt Politik & Wirtschaft Hauptseminar in Politikwissenschaft Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft BA

Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(reading), final exam (2 Cr) Registration: Class size is limited. Advanced students (from third semester onwards) are

preferred. Contact: polsem@unilu.ch or

gediminas.vitkus@tspmi.vu.lt Note: Study focus: International Relations and Comparative Political Science Material: will be provided on OLAT

International Political Economy Lecturer: Dr. Omar Serrano/Prof. Dr. Manoj Pant Department: KSF \ Politikwissenschaft Preliminary meeting: Tue, 23.02.2016, 12:15 - 13:00 FRO, 4.B04 Time 1: Tue, 08.03.2016, 09:15 - 17:00,

Wed, 09.03.2016, 09:15 - 17:00 FRO, U1.308 Time 2: Tue, 03.05.2016, 09:15 - 17:00,

Wed, 04.05.2016, 09:15 - 17:00 FRO, U1.308 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: This course will provide students with an empirical and theoretical overview

of the interactions between politics and economics. Otherwise said, how domestic and international politics affect the movement of goods, services, people, and capital. We will pay particular attention to the way in which financial crises, regional integration, new technologies, the incorporation of new economic powers and protectionism affect these flows. A first part of the course looks at major shifts in the global economy from a historical perspective, defines international political economy (IPE), and comparatively examines its main schools and theories. In doing so, particular emphasis is paid to key actors such as: states (and the role played by power and hegemony); international institutions (e.g. WTO); and non-state actors (e.g. multinational corporations and NGOs). A second part examines particular aspects of IPE such as: the international monetary system and financial crises, the world trade regime, variations in state economic policies, and North-South relations regarding development and inequality. Challenges to global governance resulting from these issues will receive particular attention.

Turnus: Block course Language: English Recognition in: Elective courses

Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft MA Masterseminar im Modul Wahlschwerpunkt Politik & Wirtschaft Masterseminar im Modul Weltpolitik Masterseminar in Politikwissenschaft Masterseminar Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik Profilierungsbereich Studienschwerpunkt Kulturmanagement Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(Essay, graded) (4 Cr) Contact: omar.serrano@unilu.ch Open for guests: Participation upon arrangement Material: will be provided on OLAT

Literature

• Dicken, Peter (2011) Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century. 6th Edition, London: Sage.

• Eichengreen, Barry (2008) Globalizing Capital. Princeton: Princeton University Press. • Frieden, Jeff and Lake, David (2000) International Political Economy: Perspectives on Global Power and

Wealth. Bedford/St. Martin’s and Routledge • Gilpin, Robert (2001) Global Political Economy. Oxfordshire: Princeton University Press • Palan, Ronen (Ed.) (2000) Global Political Economy: Contemporary Theories. Routledge • Ravenhill, John (Ed.) (2005) Global Political Economy. Oxford University Press • Spero, Joan and Jeffrey Hart (2010) The Politics of International Economic Relations. Boston,

Massachusetts: Wadsworth • Pant, Manoj and Deepika Srivastava (2015), FDI in India: History Policy and the Asian Perspective,

Orient Blackswan

International Political Sociology Lecturer: Prof. Hans-Martin Jaeger Department: KSF \ Politikwissenschaft Preliminary meeting: Wed, 24.02.2016, 12:15 - 13:00 FRO, 3.B01 Time 1: Fri, 29.04.2016, 09:15 - 17:00,

Sat, 30.04.2016, 09:15 - 16:00 FRO, 3.B48 Time 2: Fri, 06.05.2016, 09:15 - 16:00,

Sat, 07.05.2016, 09:15 - 16:00 FRO, 3.B01 Level of study: Bachelor / Master Course type: Master seminar Content: While International Relations (IR) scholars and sociologists occasionally

borrowed from each other in the past, International Political Sociology (IPS) has only emerged as a distinctive field of inquiry in the last ten to fifteen years. IPS brings into conversation concerns with international, transnational, and global practices, processes, institutions, relations, and systems traditionally studied by IR specialists (usually political scientists) with social and political theories, sociological theories and methodologies, and political sociology and other empirical sociologies studied by sociologists. Among other factors, this conversation has been prompted by increasing challenges to state-centrism in IR and methodological nationalism in Sociology in the context of the contemporary phase/discourse of globalization. This course provides a survey of important approaches, debates, and substantive concerns in the still emerging field of IPS. Using the inchoate international political sociology of constructivism in IR as a foil, it considers a variety of alternative approaches which theoretically, analytically, and substantively extend IR-constructivist understandings of social construction at the interface between the social and the political in international, transnational, and global contexts. We will first examine a number of approaches to IPS “avant la lettre,” including historical sociology, modern systems theory, sociological institutionalism, and feminist and postcolonial perspectives. In the second part of the course we will discuss more recent scholarship in IPS, including critical approaches to security, governmentality, practice theory, and the “new materialism.” While the course focuses on theoretical approaches, these will be discussed in relation to a variety of substantive issues including the states system and international political economy, international and world society, terrorism, diplomacy, human rights and human security, borders and migration, and African and European politics.

Turnus: Block course Language: English Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft BA

Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft MA Hauptseminar im Bereich Internationale Beziehungen Hauptseminar im Bereich Politische Theorie Masterseminar im Modul Weltpolitik Masterseminar in Politikwissenschaft Masterseminar Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik Profilierungsbereich Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft BA Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik

Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(essay, graded) (4 Cr) Registraton: Seminar is open for advanced undergraduate students and may be

recognised as a main seminar Contact: HansMartin.Jaeger@carleton.ca Note: International Relations / Political Theory Open for guests: Participation upon arrangement Material: will be provided on OLAT

Literature

• Lawson, George and Robbie Shilliam (2010) “Sociology and International Relations: Legacies and

Prospects,” Cambridge Review of International Affairs 23(1): 69-86.

• Bigo, Didier and R.B.J. Walker (2007) “Political Sociology and the Problem of the International,”

Millennium: Journal of International Studies 35(3): 725-739.

• Bigo, Didier and R.B.J. Walker (2007) “International, Political, Sociology,” International Political Sociology

1(1): 1-5.

• Huysmans, Jef and Joao Pontes Nogueira (2012) “International Political Sociology: Opening Spaces,

Stretching Lines,” International Political Sociology 6(1): 1-3.

International Politics of Climate Change Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Lena Schaffer Department: KSF \ Politikwissenschaft Time: Every other week Mon, 13:15 - 17:00, beginning 22.02.2016 FRO, 4.B04 Time 2: Mon, 09.05.2016, 13:15 - 17:00 FRO, 3.B01 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: Climate change is seen as a major threat to human well-being. In fact it is

the top global threat in many countries worldwide according to a recent study of the Pew Research Center (2015). World leaders will meet in Paris to negotiate a new global agreement as a follow up to the Kyoto Protocol, which expired in 2012. How do governments cooperate to solve global environmental problems such as climate change? Is a global agreement necessary to combat climate change or can other form of cooperation, e.g. minilateral agreements or voluntary local agreements act as substitutes? The course gives the necessary background to the concepts and perspectives employed in international political debates on climate change. It wants to draw attention to the latest research and provides students with the conceptual tools to evaluate different climate change policies and governance approaches. Thus, at the end of the course, students will have learnt to evaluate policy debates relating to key issues in international climate change politics. In the first part there will be an introduction to global environmental problems (especially climate change) and how the international community has dealt with these problems so far. We will also recap major international relations theories to apply to the climate change governance approaches chosen so far. In a second part we will look at climate change governance efforts at the international, national and local levels. What are the implications of these different forms of governance? What are their prospects to develop climate change policies that are effective as well as legitimate? Concerning the national level, we ask ourselves: Why do some nations enact more rigorous climate change policies than others? What are strengths and weaknesses of different climate change policies? In a third part, issues concerning legitimacy and public demand for climate change policies will take center stage.

Turnus: Every other week, beginning 22.02.2016

Language: English Recognition in: Elective courses

Freie Studienleistungen Politikwissenschaft MA Masterseminar im Modul Wahlschwerpunkt Politik & Wirtschaft Masterseminar im Modul Weltpolitik Masterseminar in Politikwissenschaft Masterseminar Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik Profilierungsbereich Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Politikwissenschaft MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(essay, graded) (4 Cr) Contact: lena.schaffer@uni-konstanz.de Note: International Relations Open for guests: Participation upon arrangement Material: will be provided on OLAT

Literature

• Luterbacher, U., & Sprinz, D. F. (2001). International relations and global climate change. MIT Press. • Hoffmann, Matthew J. (2011) Climate Governance at the Crossroads: Experimenting with a Global

Response after Kyoto. Oxford: Oxford University Press. • Bulkeley, Harriet, Liliana Andonova, Michele M. Betsill, Daniel Compagnon, Thomas Hale, Matthew J.

Hoffmann, Peter Newell, Matthew Paterson, Charles Roger, Stacy D. VanDeveer (2014) Transnational Climate Change Governance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

• Giddens, A. (2009). The politics of climate change. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. • Harrison, K., & Sundstrom, L. M. (2010). Global commons, domestic decisions: The comparative politics

of climate change. MIT Press.

Political Economics

Courses offered by the Department of Economics

Advanced Econometrics Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Boes Department: KSF \ Integrierter Studiengang Politische Ökonomie Time: Weekly Mon, 08:15 - 10:00, beginning 22.02.2016 FRO, 4.B01 Level of study: Master Course type: Lecture Content: This course provides an introduction to modern econometrics. Students will

learn how to carry out empirical anylysis, going beyond simple descriptive statistics. Topics include lineral regression, the analysis of longitudinal data, limited and discrete dependent variables, survival analysis, and causal inference. Examples from the Literaturee and computer tutorials offer hands-on experiences in utilizing the methods.

Requirements: Lecture "Einführung in die Ökonometrie" (Introduction into econometrics). Simultanious participation in master seminar "Advanced Econometrics"

Objectives: The course has two objectives: (i) learn the methodology of modern econometric analysis and (ii) acquire the skills to plan and execute your own empirical project.

Language: English Assessment: tba Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie MA

Kolloquialvorlesung Fortgeschrittene Ökonometrie Methodische Lehrveranstaltungen

Assessment / Credits: Graded exam (3 Cr) Contact: stefan.boes@unilu.ch

Literature

Lecture notes, specific book chapters provided during the course.

Advanced Econometrics Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefan Boes Department: KSF \ Integrierter Studiengang Politische Ökonomie Time: Weekly Mon, 10:15 - 12:00, beginning 22.02.2016 FRO, 4.B01 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: This course reflects on the topics discussed in the lecture "Advanced

Econometrics" by providing additional examples and exercises, and by offering students the opportunity to present their own small empirical projects.

Requirements: Lecture "Einführung in die Ökonometrie".(Introduction into econometrics). Simultanious participation in lecture "Advanced Econometrics"

Objectives: The objective of the seminar is to practice the methodology of modern econometrics.

Language: English Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie MA

Masterseminar Fortgeschrittene Ökonometrie Methodenseminar Methodische Lehrveranstaltungen

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(essay) (4 Cr) Contact: stefan.boes@unilu.ch

Literature

Compare lecture "Advanced Econometrics"

Advanced Macroeconomics Lecturer: Dr. rer. pol. Marcel R. Savioz Department: KSF \ Integrierter Studiengang Politische Ökonomie Time: Weekly Mon, 15:15 - 17:00, beginning 22.02.2016 FRO, 3.B57 Level of study: Master Course type: Lecture Content: The lecture is based upon the course book „Macroeconomics“ by Stephen

Williamson. Content: 1. Measurement issues in macroeconomics 2. Introduction to the general equilibrium approach to macroeconomics 3. Search and unemployment 4. Consumption saving and credit markets 5. Credit market imperfections: credit frictions, financial crisis and social security 6. A real intertemporal model with investment 7. Money, banking, prices and monetary policy 8. Business cycle models 9. International macroeconomics 10. Inflation, the Phillips curve and central bank commitment

Objectives: Students will learn how to analyse by themselves an economic problems with macroenconomic models.

Turnus: Weekly Language: English Assessment: tba Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie MA

Kolloquialvorlesung Fortgeschrittene Makroökonomie Vorlesung im Modul Weltpolitik (MA WG+WP) Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Graded exam (3 Cr) Contact: marcel.savioz@snb.ch / marcel.savioz@doz.unilu.ch

Literature

Williamson Stephen D., Macroeconomics (fifth edition), Pearson

Advanced Macroeconomics Lecturer: Lukas Schmid, M.A. Department: KSF \ Integrierter Studiengang Politische Ökonomie Time: Weekly Tue, 13:15 - 15:00, beginning 23.02.2016 FRO, 3.B55 Level of study: Master Course type: Tutorial Content: The lecture is based upon the course book „Macroeconomics“ by Stephen

Williamson.

Contents: 1. Measurement issues in macroeconomics 2. Introduction to the general equilibrium approach to macroeconomics 3. Search and unemployment 4. Consumption saving and credit markets 5. Credit market imperfections: credit frictions, financial crisis and social security 6. A real intertemporal model with investment

7. Money, banking, prices and monetary policy 8. Business cycle models 9. International macroeconomics 10. Inflation, the Phillips curve and central bank commitment

Objectives: Students will learn how to analyse by themselves an economic problems with macroenconomic models.

Turnus: Weekly Language: English Assessment: Active participation Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie MA

Kolloquialvorlesung Fortgeschrittene Makroökonomie Contact: lukas.schmid@unilu.ch

Literature

Williamson Stephen D., Macroeconomics (fifth edition), Pearson

Growth and Development Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Manuel Oechslin Department: KSF \ Integrierter Studiengang Politische Ökonomie Time: Weekly Mon, 15:15 - 17:00, beginning 22.02.2016 FRO, 4.A05 Time 2: Mon, 14.03.2016, 15:15 - 17:00 FRO, HS 11 Level of study: Bachelor / Master Course type: Lecture Content: Why are some countries richer than others? Why have some economies

been able to sustain high growth rates for decades, while others have a history of economic stagnation? Economists have been interested in these questions for a long time. This course provides an overview of what we know about the answers. We start by focusing on the engines of economic growth, capital accumulation (both physical and human) and productivity improvements. In particular, we examine to what extent income variation across countries can be explained by variation in human and physical capital accumulation; and how research and development, by improving technology, can lead to sustained productivity growth. We then turn to the deeper determinants that underlie cross-country differences in accumulation and productivity. In this context, we examine the role of institutions, income inequality, and natural resources.

Requirements: Prerequisites: "Ökonomie und menschliches Verhalten" and "Analyse der Gesamtwirtschaft" are recommended.

Objectives: Relying on the simple growth framework developed in class, the students are able to explain how income variation among countries is deTimed by differences in factor accumulation and productivity. The students further understand how factor accumulation and productivity relate to deeper determinants of economic development, like institutions, income inequality, and natural resources.

Turnus: weekly Language: English Assessment: tba Recognition in: Elective courses

Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie BA Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie MA Profilierungsbereich Vorlesung im Modul Weltpolitik (MA WG+WP) Vorlesung im Vertiefungsmodul Weltgesellschaft, Globalisierung Wahlmodul Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Ökonomie BA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Ökonomie MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftsforschung Weitere Vorlesungen im Modul Kulturwissenschaften

Assessment / Credits: Graded exam (3 Cr) Contact: manuel.oechslin@unilu.ch

Literature

1. Weil, David (2013); Economic Growth (3rd edition). Harlow: Pearson. 2. All materials covered in class.

Tutorial Growth and Development Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Manuel Oechslin Department: KSF \ Integrierter Studiengang Politische Ökonomie Time: Weekly Tue, 15:15 - 12:00, beginning 01.03.2016 FRO, HS 8 Level of study: Bachelor / Master Course type: Tutorial Content: Why are some countries richer than others? Why have some economies

been able to sustain high growth rates for decades, while others have a history of economic stagnation? Economists have been interested in these questions for a long time. This course provides an overview of what we know about the answers. We start by focusing on the engines of economic growth, capital accumulation (both physical and human) and productivity improvements. In particular, we examine to what extent income variation across countries can be explained by variation in human and physical capital accumulation; and how research and development, by improving technology, can lead to sustained productivity growth. We then turn to the deeper determinants that underlie cross-country differences in accumulation and productivity. In this context, we examine the role of institutions, among other things.

Requirements: Attention: participation is only possible in combination with the lecture „Growth and Development“

Turnus: Weekly Language: English Assessment: Active participation Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie BA

Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie MA Profilierungsbereich Wahlmodul Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Ökonomie BA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Ökonomie MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftsforschung

Assessment / Credits: Active participation (2 Cr) Contact: manuel.oechslin@unilu.ch Open for guests: Yes

Literature

1. Weil, David (2013): Economic Growth (3rd edition);

2. All materials covered in class.

International Trade Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Manuel Oechslin Department: KSF \ Integrierter Studiengang Politische Ökonomie Time: Weekly Mon, 10:15 - 12:00, beginning 22.02.2016 FRO, 4.B51 Level of study: Bachelor / Master Course type: Lecture Content: This course focuses on the determinants and effects of trade flows and trade

policy measures. As for trade flows, we will explore questions like: Who exports what? For instance, why does Bangladesh primarily export textiles, while Switzerland is strong in exporting chemicals? What are the benefits of international trade for the involved countries? And how are these benefits distributed within and across countries? To answer these questions, we will study traditional theories of trade, which rely on perfect competition, as well as modern trade theories that assume imperfect competition and emphasize economies of scale, product variety, or productivity differences. Regarding trade policy, we will examine the use and consequences of various measures that governments adopt towards international trade (such as tariffs, subsidies, or quotas).

Objectives: The students are able to explain the patterns of, and gains from, international

trade on the basis of the commonly used trade models. The students further understand the distributive and welfare and implications of international trade and are able to analyze the effects of different trade policy measures in this regard.

Turnus: Weekly Language: English Assessment: Exam and repeat exam tba Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie BA

Freie Studienleistungen Ökonomie MA Profilierungsbereich Vorlesung im Modul Weltpolitik (MA WG+WP) Wahlmodul Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Ökonomie BA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Ökonomie MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltpolitik Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftsforschung Weitere Vorlesungen im Modul Kulturwissenschaften

Assessment / Credits: Graded exam (3 Cr) Contact: manuel.oechslin@unilu.ch Open for guests: Yes

Literature

1. Krugman, Paul, Maurice Obstfeld, and Marc Melitz (2015): International Economics. Theory and Policy (10th edition).

2. All materials covered in class.

Sociology

Courses offered by the Department of Sociology

Factorial Methods and Cluster Analysis Lecturer: Dr. phil. Katharina Manderscheid Department: KSF \ Soziologie Time: Weekly Thu, 13:15 - 15:00, beginning 25.02.2016 FRO, HS 12 Time 2: Thu, 10.03.2016, 13:15 - 15:00 FRO, 4.A05 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: The seminar addresses clustering and scaling techniques, which are

techniques exploring latent variables, i.e., variables that are not directly observed. The seminar will focus on factor analysis and multiple correspondence analysis, and on cluster analysis. The seminar participants will learn to interpret examples from the social sciences and to understand the statistical and methodological principles. By applying these techniques to secondary data sets, the students will gain practical experience in using these techniques and in interpreting and visualising the results. The software program used in the seminar will be R.

Requirements: Foundational knowledge of statistics and basic knowledge of R. Language: English Recognition in: Factorial methods and cluster analysis

Freie Studienleistungen Soziologie MA Masterseminar aus dem Bereich quantitative Sozialforschung Masterseminar in Soziologie Methodenseminar Methodische Lehrveranstaltungen Profilierungsbereich Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Soziologie MA

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(Assignments) (4 Cr) Contact: katharina.manderscheid@unilu.ch Note: This seminar will be held in English. Material: Texts will be available on Moodle.

Literature

• Hair, J.F. et al., 2010. Multivariate Data Analysis. A Global Perspective, Upper Saddle River; Boston, Columbus et al.: Pearson.

• Field, A., Miles, J. & Field, Z., 2012. Discovering Statistics Using R, Thousand Oaks, London, New Delhi: Sage.

Survey Research Methods in Context Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Rainer Diaz-Bone Department: KSF \ Soziologie Time: Weekly Thu, 10:15 - 12:00, beginning 25.02.2016 FRO, 4.B47 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar Content: Survey research methods are worldwide the most common used techniques

for data collection. Survey research methods are used in social sciences but also in international and national organizations as well as for business and market research. The seminar focuses on trends and perspectives in the field of survey research methods and introduces new approaches as total survey error, tailored design method and cognitive issues in questionnaire design. Practical problems of survey analysis and survey management will be addressed.

Requirements: Prerequisite: Training in empirical research methods and statistics.

Language: English Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Soziologie MA

Masterseminar aus dem Bereich quantitative Sozialforschung Masterseminar in Soziologie Methodenseminar Methodische Lehrveranstaltungen Profilierungsbereich Survey research methods in context: quality and comparison issues Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Soziologie MA

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(presentation) (4 Cr) Contact: rainer.diazbone@unilu.ch Material: Will be made available via MOODLE.

Literature

A syllabus will be published on the learning platform MOODLE.

World Society, Institutional Theory, and the Organized Actor Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. John W. Meyer Department: KSF \ Soziologie Time 1: Mon, 04.04.2016, 10:15 - 17:00 FRO, 3.A05 Time 2: Mon, 02.05.2016, 10:15 - 17:00 FRO, HS 8 Level of study: Master Course type: Master seminar, block course Language: English Recognition in: Freie Studienleistungen Soziologie MA

Masterseminar im Modul Organisation und Management Masterseminar im Modul Organisationen Masterseminar im Modul Weltgesellschaft Masterseminar in Soziologie Masterseminar Organisation und Wissen Masterseminar Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik Weitere Studienleistungen im Fach Soziologie MA Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Organisation und Management Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Organisationen (MA) Weitere Studienleistungen im Modul Weltgesellschaft Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Organisation und Wissen Weitere Studienleistungen im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt Weltgesellschaft und Weltpolitik

Assessment / Credits: Active participation(presentation) (4 Cr)

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