Universität Wien

210046 LK BAK7: Vergleichende Analyse von Politik (2024S)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
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Details

max. 40 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 13.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 10.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 17.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 24.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 08.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 29.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 19.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Mittwoch 26.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The main goal of this course is to introduce students to basic theoretical and empirical concepts of Comparative Politics. Moreover, students will be confronted with concrete research examples from the literature, with the aim to practice their scientific writing and reading comprehension.
A thorough reading of the selected literature, class discussions and the final scientific writing exercise are therefore central to achieve the above-mentioned learning goals.
Topics covered in this course include:
- How to conduct empirical research
- Elections and Electoral Systems
- Parties and Party Systems
- Legislative, executive and judicial powers
- Supranational Institutions
- Democracy and authoritarianism
Please note that the course will be instructed in English (both lectures and readings). This also requires that class discussions, weekly assignments, written tests and the term paper are completed in English.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Students are required to attend all classes. It is only allowed to miss up to 2 sessions, although students need to attend the first meeting. Students are expected to complete the required readings and be ready to discuss them in class every week. Object of the evaluation will be students' ability to read, understand and discuss empirical literature, as well as their scientific writing skills.

The final grade will be based on the following components:
• Attendance: a maximum of 2 absences are allowed. Students missing more than two classes will receive a 5 (= fail) as final grade.
• Class participation and activities (10 points): students are expected to engage actively in the discussions and exercises in class.
• Reading assignments (25 points): students are required to produce a minimum of 3 annotations on selected texts before each class, via the appropriate tool connected to Moodle.
• Mid-term exam (30 points): students will take a mid-term test covering the content of all previous sessions and readings. No supporting material will be allowed during the exam.
• Term paper (35 points): students will submit the final term paper (3000/3500 words) including a research question, theory/hypothesis, and research design. In addition, every student is expected to submit an earlier draft of the term paper (1000-1500 words) and a short review (300-500 words) with constructive feedback on another draft paper.

Plagiarism and ghostwriting are strictly forbidden. To make sure that these rules are not violated all written work will be crosschecked with the anti-plagiarism-software Turnitin. In addition, on some occasions, students might be required to provide an oral discussion of their written work.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

All of the above components (max. 2 missed classes, reading assignments, mid-term exam, final exam, and term paper) must be fulfilled in order to pass the course.

The overall grading is based on a point-system (i.e. class participation = 10 points, reading assignments = 25 points, mid-term exam = 30 points and term paper = 35 points). The total points received determine the final grade:
87–100 points: very good (1)
75–86 points: good (2)
63–74 points: satisfactory (3)
50–62 points: sufficient (4)
0–49 points: fail (5)

Prüfungsstoff

The content of the mid-term and final exams is based on the required literature and on the material covered during class sessions.
The topic for the final written assignment shall be discussed with the instructor.

Literatur

Each session will provide a general overview of a topic, relying on the main concepts covered in the textbook. The discussion of one scientific article will then follow, to deepen the understanding of the topic.
Main book: Caramani, Daniele (2013)*. Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Further literature (individual articles) to be detailed in the syllabus.
*Later editions are also accepted

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mi 31.07.2024 11:26