Conceptualising Crisis in Politics and Public Administration - Einzelansicht

The seminar provides an introduction to the challenges of crisis governance in politics and public administration. Through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach, students will explore the theoretical foundations of crisis governance and study practical issues to develop problem-solving skills for addressing crises effectively. The aim of the seminar is for students to engage independently with the issues at hand and to work together to create new solutions.

Following the PBL approach, students will be required to complete three assignments in study groups, comprising of presentations of the group results as well as the preparation of group reports.

Students taking a module examination (Modulprüfung) are required to write an individual term paper.

Learning Goals:

1. Theoretical foundations: Introduction to important theoretical concepts in crisis research, overview of political and administrative challenges regarding crisis governance, framing and conceptualising crisis in politics and public administration
2. Methodological competences: Strategies for independent knowledge acquisition, for the preparation of a research paper and for the competent presentation of results.
3. Social competences: Enhancing team collaboration and cooperative learning skills.