Organisation profile

The Institute of Political Science (IPW) is responsible for all matters related to research, teaching and the study of political science. As part of the School of Public Affairs, the IPW's main objective is to consistently offer high-quality teaching course for various degree programs. Moreover, the Department promotes research as well as internationally visible publications across a broad range of topics. The research activities of the Institute’s members are documented on the webpage of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD). For updates on public lectures and conferences, please consult the CSD`s website ZDEMO.

Main research areas

Die Forschungsaktivitäten der IPW Mitarbeiter*innen sind dabei am Zentrum für Demokratieforschung (ZDEMO) konzentriert. Aktuelle Hinweise auf Vorträge und Konferenzen in den Teilbereichen der Politikwissenschaft finden sich daher auf den Seiten des ZDEMO.

Im "Tuesday Seminar" stellen Mitglieder des Instituts und von auswärts geladene Gäste ihre aktuellen Forschungs- oder Buchprojekte vor und stellen sie zur kritischen, aber fairen Diskussion unter Kolleginnen und Kollegen. Studierende sind herzlich dazu eingeladen! 

Teaching

  • PHD-Summerschool
  • Politikberatung
  1. Published

    One voice, one message, but conflicting goals: Cohesiveness and consistency in the European Neighbourhood Policy

    Börzel, T. A. & van Hüllen, V., 08.2014, In: Journal of European Public Policy. 21, 7, p. 1033–1049 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  2. Published

    The Americas: Evo's Bolivia: Continuity and Change, C. Farthing Linda & H. Kohl Benjamin . Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 2014. 272pp

    Buitrago, M. A., 11.2015, In: Political Studies Review. 13, 4, p. 617-618 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsCritical reviewsResearch

  3. Published

    West Africa

    Elischer, S., 2015, Africa Yearbook, Volume 11: Politics, Economy and Society South of the Sahara in 2014. Hofmeier, R., Melber, H., Elischer, S., Elischer, S. & Mehler, A. (eds.). Brill, p. 33-55 23 p. (Africa Yearbook; vol. 11).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  4. Published
  5. Published

    Agricultural Sector as crucial for the Sahel zone

    Wienkoop, N.-K., 2015, In: Etudes internationales. 128/129, p. 141-153 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalTransferpeer-review

  6. Published

    Taking animals seriously: Interpreting and institutionalizing human-animal relations in modern democracies

    Saretzki, T., 2015, In: Historical Social Research. 40, 4, p. 47 - 54 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Una teoria politica della prosperità economica

    Vercesi, M., 2015, In: Quaderni di scienza politica . 22, 3, p. 427 - 456 30 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Owner Parties and Party Institutionalisation in Italy: Is the Northern League Exceptional?

    Vercesi, M., 11.2015, In: Modern Italy. 20, 4, p. 395-410 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Auf der Suche nach dem "Geist der Mehrheitsentscheidung" zwischen Dezision, Deliberation und Demokratie

    Saretzki, T., 2014, In: Erwägen, Wissen, Ethik. 25, 3, p. 478-480 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  10. Published

    The Struggle for EU Legitimacy: Public Contestation, 1950-2005, by Claudia Schrag Sternberg

    Osterberg-Kaufmann, N., 08.2015, In: Political Studies Review Journal. 13, 3, p. 453-454 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsCritical reviewsResearch