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IES601 Basic Course in Political Science A 30.0 ECTS credits | |
TIMEPERIOD: ht LANGUAGE:Swedish EXAMINER Stefan Ekenberg 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 | |
Written exam | 4.50ECTS |
Assignement report | 1.50ECTS |
Written exam | 4.50ECTS |
Assignement report | 3.00ECTS |
Written exam | 6.00ECTS |
Assignement report | 3.00ECTS |
Written exam | 6.00ECTS |
Assignement report | 1.50ECTS |
COURSE LITERATURE oment 1 POLITISK TEORI (5 poäng) 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. (1999): Politikens paradoxer. Bjärred: Academia Adacta. Österud, Ö.(1997):Statsvetenskap. Introduktion i politisk analys. Stockholm: Universitetsforlaget. (Kapitlen 1-5, 15, 17)
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