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Students acquire the ability to explain theories and analyses of development and transformation of social institutions – in particular, institutions in terms of politics, market and civil society. They know how to analyse the effects and interactions of these institutions in societies. Students know central social scientific discussions, terms and methods to analyse market, state and social institutions and organizations.

This course will explore the interplay of market, states and institutions within society. In order to do so, the emergence of institutions, their changes and their interdependence will be analysed. How do institutions such as those of politics, markets, or civil societies come into being and evolve over time? Classic as well as contemporary literature will provide a solid basis for discussion of these issues with regard to recent developments, such as globalisation, economic crisis and state transformations.

Short presentations with follow-up discussion.

Short Presentations and Discussions

Short Essay

 Marx, Hirschmann, Durkheim, Tonkiss, Carruthers, Streeck, etc.

successful completion of the module according to § 5 Para 1 No 2