Business Adm and Social Science
IES308 Political Science, Advanced Course C I 15.0 ECTS credits
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General information about studying at Luleå University
TIMEPERIOD: III + IV
LANGUAGE: Swedish
EXAMINER
Carina Lundmark Univ adj
PREREQUISITES
Basic course A and advanced course B
COURSE AIM
- To deepen the students knowledge of political processes in society as well as the different theories of political science that surround theese processes.
- To deepen the students insight into the scientific study of politics, with reference on the choice of theoretical, methodical and analytical impulses.
- The ambition of the course is to stimulate independence, both with reference on choice of subject, literature and methods of analysis.
CONTENTS
Course A: The Scientific Study of Politics.
- More modern political theory.
- The concept discourse analysis is introduced.
- Emphasis is layed on the concepts politics and different scientific impulses, the purpose being to study these phenomenon.
Course B: Own Choice of Course.
- Each student can choose between two alternatives:
1: Comparitive Politics and Administration.
2: International Politics.
- Literature is chosen in consultation with tutor.
TEACHING
EXAMINATION
Written and oral exams and compulsary assignments.
Grading system: Fail, Pass or Honours.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, G, VG
ITEMS AND CREDITS
Written exam 6.0 ECTS
1.5 ECTS
3.0 ECTS
4.5 ECTS
COURSE LITERATURE
Course A: The Scientific Study of Politics.
The literature will be determined at the beginning of the course.
Course B: Own Choice of Course.
Literature to be decided in consultation with student.
REMARKS
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