In accordance with the dedication of the chair, teaching focuses on the following:
In addition to Germany and the EU, special consideration is given to the political systems of France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the USA. The aim is thus to cover the spectrum of Western governmental systems as broadly as possible. Other states will be considered depending on the topic of the event.
The theoretical and empirical priorities each consist of three subgroups:
Here, too, key areas not explicitly mentioned in this list (e.g. system transformation, environmental policy, etc.) will also be taken into account on a selective basis, provided that it is thematically appropriate within the framework of a course.
The courses offered are primarily tailored to the Bachelor's program in Political Science and the Master's program in Democratic Studies, but are also open to students of other programs. Please refer to the comments on the individual courses for details (group of participants, performance requirements).