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IES304 Basic Course in Political Science A 30.0 ECTS credits

DENNA SIDA FINNS OCKSÅ PÅ SVENSKA

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TIMEPERIOD: I + II

LANGUAGE: Swedish

EXAMINER
M-B Westerlund Univ adj

PREREQUISITES
None

COURSE AIM
The aim of the course is to give the students a basic knowledge about political phenomena and conditions. From this knowledge the students are stimulated to independently and critically consider present social problems and political analyses. - The ambition of the basic course is that the student can aquire basic knowledge in political phenomena and conditions - This newly aquired knowledge stimulates the student to independent and critical observation of actual political analysis and problems in society.

CONTENTS
Political theory, 5 points The historic development of political philosophy, the origin and development of political ideology, certain scientific and theoretical basics and the first look at modern political analysis. A general theme is to show how modern political discussions have correspondance in ancient time political philosophy, Matters as equality, justice, democracy and the relationship between government and individuals are classic and timeless problems that often occur in a different voice in our time. Swedish and Nordic politics and management, 6 points Structure and function of political systems, the activity of political parties and special-interest organizations, public law and administration and problems related to the emasculation of democracy and the purpose of the welfare-state. A Nordic perspective was chosen because comparisons have a stimulating effect on the reasoning of why different states chose different solutions on their democratic and managing procedures, why they tend to have different relationshipos to the world around and so on. Politics and mangement in a global perspective. 5 points An examination of a number of industrialized countries and under-developed countries. Comparisons between different political systems in the construction of nation, constitutional solutions, conflict-tendency, financial politics and political party activity. By these comparisons certain knowledge is obtained, why some countries are poor and others are wealthy, why certain regions are particularly exposed to political violence and others not, why democracy is a stabil political order in some countries but not in others and so on. International politics, 4 points Causes of war, basic conditions for peace, imperialism and under-development, regional integration, super-powers and nuclear deterrent and the role of international organizations in international co-operation. By the study of international politics, earlier obtained knowledge of national politics is confronted with international restrictions and possibilities. The reasons for Third World poverty for an example can not exclusively be seen as a cause of problems within the particular nation. Neither can the collapse of the communistic countries be understood without looking at the international political development.

TEACHING
Teaching will take the form of lectures and seminars. The seminars are compulsory.

EXAMINATION
Written examination at the end of each block. In addition to a passed written examination passed case studies and presence at seminars are required. Students who do not pass the ordinary exam, will have at least one additional opportunity to re-take the exam during the academic year. The grades are fail, pass and pass with honours.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: G, VG

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COURSE LITTERATURE
A special list of literature will be presented for foreign students.COURSE LITERATURE Course A: Political Theory. Dahl, R. (1991): Modern Political Analysis. 5th ed. Englewood Cliffs. NJ: Prentice Hall International. Eduards, M. "Politskt teori och patriarkalt tänkande" i Eduards, M. (red) (1983). Kön, makt, medborgarskap.Kvinnan i politiskt tänkande från Platon till Engels. Stockholm: Norstedts. Larsson, R.: Politiska ideologier i vår tid. Lund:Studentlitteratur Levin, L.: Upptäckten om framtiden. Stockholm:Norstedts. Vad är demokrati? Nyläsning av klassiker. (1987). Stockholm Timbro. Articles will be included later. Reference literature: Liedman, S. (1993): Trån Platon till kommunismens fall. Stockholm: Bonnier, Alba. Maines, R. & Midgard, K. (1994): De politiska idŽerna historia. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Course B: Swedish and Nordic Politics and Administration. Birgersson, B-O & Westersståhl, J.: Den svenska folkstyrelsen. Stockholm:Publica Demotratirådets Rapport 1995. Demokrati som dialog. Stockholm:SNS förlag Gustafsson, A. (1995): Kommunal självstyrelse. Stockholm:SNS förlag Hadenius, S.:(1995). Svensk politik under 1900-talet. Konflikt och samför- stånd. Stockholm:Tidens Förlag. ISBN 91-550-4214-7 Hadenius, S. & Weibull, L. (red) (1994): Massmedier. En bok om press, radio och TV. Bonnier Alba. ISBN 91-34-51633-6. Halvarsson, A.: Statsskicket i elva länder. Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell. Science magazine articles according to lecturers instructions. Reference literature: Hadenius, S. m fl (1991): Sverige efter 1900; en modern politisk historia. Stockholm: Bonniers. Halvarsson, A.:Sveriges statsskick. Stockholm: Almqvist och Wiksell Holmberg, E. & Stjernqvist, N. (1992): Vår författning. Stockholm: Norstedts. Larsson, T. (1993): Det svenska statsskicket. Stockholm: Studentlitteratur. Petersson, O. (1995) :Nordisk politik. Stockholm:Publica Petersson, O. (1993): Svensk politik. Stockholm: Publica. ISBN 91-38-92073-5. Söderlind, D. & Petersson, O.: Förvaltningspolitik. Stockholm: Publica. Course C: Politics and Administration in a Global Perspective. Hague, R. Harrop, M. & Breslin, S. (latest edition): Comparitive Government and Politics: An introduction. London: MacMillan. Halvarsson: Statsskicket i elva länder. Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell. Lindahl, R. (red) (latest edition): Utländska politiska system. Lund: Dialogos. Science magazine articles concerning developement in East Europe, the former USSR, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Reference literature: Roskin, M. (1995): Countries and Concepts. An Introduction to Comparitive Politics. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Course D: International Politics. Baylis, J. & Rengger, N. J. (1992): Dilemas of World Politics. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-827351-7. To be read partly. Jönsson, C. Elgström, O. & Jerneck, M. (latest edition): Internationell politik. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Lundestad, G. (1992): Öst, väst, nord, syd. Huvudlinjer i intenationell politik 1945-1990. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Articles will be included later. Reference literature: Buzan, B. (1991): People, States & Fear. An Agenda for International Security Studies in the Post-Cold War Era. London:Harvester Wheatsheaf ISBN 0-7450-0720-1 ThurŽn, T. (latest edition): Kallt krig och fredlig samexistens. Stockholm: Esselte studium.

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