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HUM-465: Understanding modern Switzerland II

Summary

Based on the knowledge acquired during the fall semester course (Understanding modern Switzerland I), students are asked to work by group of 3-4 students and prepare a paper on a topic previously discussed with the teachers.

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Instructors (2)

Stéphanie Ginalski

Steven Eichenberger

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/understanding-modern-switzerland-ii-HUM-465

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http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-465

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors (2)

Stéphanie Ginalski

Steven Eichenberger

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/understanding-modern-switzerland-ii-HUM-465

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-465

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Lectures in this course (14)

Swiss Confederation: Birth and Evolution

Explores the birth and evolution of the Swiss Confederation from the Old Confederation to modern Switzerland, focusing on the construction of a national identity and key historical events.

Swiss Confederation: 1513-1798

Delves into the Swiss Confederation from 1513 to 1798, exploring key events and the transition to Modern Switzerland in 1848.

Swiss Financial Center: Overview and Banking Specificities

Explores the Swiss financial center's importance, ranking, banking specifics, income types, sector composition, and offshore wealth leadership.

Swiss Banking History: Golden Age to Globalization

Explores Swiss banking history from the 'Golden Age' to globalization, discussing bank secrecy, internationalization, and the emergence of a banking elite.

Swiss Mercenaries in Dutch East Indies

Delves into the involvement of Swiss soldiers in the Dutch East Indies, exploring recruitment, deployment, experiences, and financial aspects.

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