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IES304 Basic Course in Political Science A 30.0 ECTS credits | |
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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 ITEMS/CREDITS | |
| Written exam | 4.50ECTS |
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| Written exam | 4.50ECTS |
| 3.00ECTS | |
| Written exam | 6.00ECTS |
| 3.00ECTS | |
| Written exam | 6.00ECTS |
| 1.50ECTS | |
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COURSE LITTERATURE A special list of literature will be presented for foreign students.COURSE LITERATURE Course A: Political Theory. Larsson,R. (1997): Politiska ideologier i vår tid. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Lewin, L. (senaste upplagan): Upptäckten av framtiden. En lärobok i politisk idéhistoria. Stockholm: Norstedts. Wendt Höjer, M. & Åse, C. (1996): Politikens paradoxer. Bjärred: Academia Adacta. ISBN 91-972763-0-8. Österud, Ö.(1997):Statsvetenskap. Introduktion i politisk analys. Stockholm: Universitetsforlaget. (del 1)
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Course B: Swedish and Nordic Politics and Administration.
Science magazine articles according to lecturers intructions.
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Course C: Politics and administration in a Global Perspective.
International magazine articles according to lecturers instructions.
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Course D: International Politics.
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