Summer Semester 2024
Causal Inference and Public Policy in Europe
Master Seminar, University of Cologne
The course works with the potential outcomes framework. We talk about how causal relations are understood in terms of counterfactuals, and the assumptions necessary to identify causal effects, as well as common challenges and pitfalls.
Introduction to European Politics: The Political System of the European Union
Bachelor Lecture (in German), University of Cologne
The lecture introduces students to EU politics from the vantage point of comparative politics. Applying institutional and strategic models to contemporary EU politics, we give students an introduction to actors, institutions and processes in the EU.
Winter Semester 2023/24
Comparing European Democracies
Master Lecture, University of Cologne
Introducing students to the comparative study of European politics. As decisions are taken both in national capitals and Brussels, this course provides students with analytical frameworks to understand both domestic and supranational politics.
Introduction to Quantitative Methods
Master Lecture and Lab, University of Cologne
Providing an introduction to quantitative analysis in political science using R. Topics include the essential elements of sampling, statistical inference, the estimation and interpretation of the linear regression model and data visualization.
Master Seminar, University of Cologne
Discussing the foundations of representation, its conceptualization; women’s numerical representation, the role of voting, quotas, parties, and careers; and the effects of women’s underrepresentation on issues, outcomes and democracy.
