Comparative Welfare State Research. The Swiss Welfare State in comparative perspective; Spring semester 2007, 2008, 2010. University of Zurich, Switzerland. Spring semester 2009, University of Lucerne, Switzerland.
» Syllabus (PDF, 218.66 Kb)Continuity and change in contemporary capitalism (co-teaching with Prof. Hanspeter Kriesi). Research seminar on structural challenges, the politics and policies of changing production regimes; two semester class 2009-2010, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
» Syllabus (PDF, 190.07 Kb)Comparative political science I: theories and concepts. Seminar. Fall semesters 2003/0, 2004/05, 2006/07 and 2007/08.
» Syllabus (PDF, 230.97 Kb)Comparative political science II: West European Democracies. Seminar. Spring semesters 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007. University of Zurich, Switzerland.
» Syllabus (PDF, 216.15 Kb)Social capital and democracy. Research Seminar (co-teaching). Fall semester 2004/05 and spring semester 2005. University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Swiss politics: the internationalization of decision-making processes. Research seminar (co-teaching). Spring semesters 2001 and 2003. University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Teaching Skills Diploma (2008)
Between 2005 and 2008, I have completed this diploma in academic didactics. It includes a teaching portfolio and a range of specialized training in teaching techniques.
Courses accomplished within this program:
• Developing a full course (content and form)
• Lecturing and presenting
• Moderating discussions
• Teaching and supervising student groups
• Evaluating oral presentations
• Self- and time-management
• Rubrics and Competence matrices
• Planning and realization of peer observations