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IES601 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 AIM OF COURSE - 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 CONTENTS Course A: Political Theory. - The political philosophy´s historical development. - Origins of political ideologies. - Modern political debate and its counterpart in past political philosophy. - Relationships between the state and the individual. Course B: Swedish and Nordic Politics and Administration. - The political systems structure and functions, moulding of public opinion and influence. - The political parties and pressure groups. - Problems in connection with the realization of democracy and the goals of the welfare state. - Nordic perspective. Course C: Politics and Administration in a Global Perspective. - Examination of developed and underdeveloped countries. - Comparison of different national political systems, constitutions, inclination for conflict, economic politics and party political activities. Course D: International Politics. - Causes of war and the posibility of peace. - Imperialism. - Underdevelopment. - Regional integration. - The super powers and nuclear deterrent. - International organizations roll in interstate cooperation. TEACHING EXAMINATION Written exams, seminars and written and oral presentation of assignments. Grading system: Fail, Pass or Honours. COURSE GRADE SCALE: G, VG ITEMS/CREDITS | |
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| Written exam | 4.50ECTS |
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| Written exam | 6.00ECTS |
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| Written exam | 6.00ECTS |
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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) Articles will be included later. Reference literature: Liedman, S. (1993): Från Platon till kommunismens fall. Stockholm: Bonnier, Alba Malnes, R. & Midgard, K. (1994): De politiska idéernas historia. Lund: Studentlitteratur Course B: Swedish and Nordic Politics and Administration. Hadenius, S., (1996). Svensk politik under 1900-talet. Konflikt och samförstånd.Stockholm: Tidens Förlag. ISBN 91-550-4214-7 Halvarson, A. (1995): Sveriges statsskick. Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell. Halvarson, A. & Demker, M. (1996): Statsskicket i elva länder. Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell. Kapitlen om Finland, Norge och Danmark. Petersson, O. (senaste upplagan): Kommunalpolitik . Stockholm: Nordstedts. Petersson, O. (senaste upplagan): Nordisk politik. Stockholm: Nordstedts. Österud, Ö. (1997): Statsvetenskap. Introduktion i politisk analys. Stockholm: Universitetsforlaget. (del 2) Science magazine articles according to lecturers intructions. Reference literature: Birgersson, B-O & Westerståhl, J. (senaste upplagan): Den svenska folkstyrelsen. Stockholm: Publica. Hadenius, S. m fl(1991). Sverige efter 1900; en modern politisk historia. Stockholm: Bonniers. Holmberg, E. & Stjernqvist, N. (1995): Vår författning. Stockholm: Norstedts Larsson, T (senaste upplagan): Det svenska statsskicket. Stockholm: Studentlitteratur. Petersson, O(1993).: Svensk politik. Stockholm: Publica. Petersson, O. & Söderling, D.(senaste upplagan): Förvaltningspolitik. Stockholm:Publica. Course C: Politics and administration in a Global Perspective. Halvarson, A, & Demker, M. (1996): Statsskicket i elva länder. Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell Larsson, R. (1997).Jämförande politik. Stockholm: Studentlitteratur. Roskin, M. (1995): Countries & Concepts. An Introduction to Comparative Politics. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Österud, Ö. (1997): Statsvetenskap. Introduktion i politisk analys. Stockholm: Universitetsforlaget. (del 3) International magazine articles according to lecturers instructions. Reference literature: Almond, G. & Powell, G.B. (1996): Comparative Politics Today. HarperCollins. Hague, R., Harrop, M. & Breslin, S. (senaste upplagan): Comparative government and politics: An Introduction. London: MacMillan. Lindahl, R. (red) (senaste upplagan): Utländska politiska system. Stockholm:SNS Course D: International Politics. Jönsson, C., Elgström, O. & Jerneck, M. (senaste upplagan): Internationell politik. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Lundestad, G. (1997). Öst, väst, nord, syd. Huvudlinjer i internationell politik 1945-1995. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Österud, Ö. (1997): Statsvetenskap. Introduktion i politisk analys. Stockholm: Universitetsforlaget. (del 4) Articles will be included later. Reference literature: Buzan, B. (1991). (Second Edition) People, States & Fear. An Agenda for International Security Studies in the Post-Cold War Era. London: Harvester Wheatsheaf ISBN 0-7450-0720-1. Thurén, T. (senaste upplagan): Kallt krig och fredlig samexistens. Stockholm: Esselte studium. |
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