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210115 SE M9: From Protest to Politics: Social Movements, Civil Society, and Parties in Eastern (2026S)

9.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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max. 50 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Easter Break (30.03 – 10.04)

  • Montag 09.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 16.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 23.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 13.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 20.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 20.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 27.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 27.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 04.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 11.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
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  • Montag 01.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
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  • Montag 29.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Montag 29.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Multifunktionsraum, NIG 2.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course aims to enable students to develop an advanced understanding of how bottom-up political processes-such as protests, social movements, and civil society organizations-shape political outcomes and interact with formal political institutions. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically engage with theoretical approaches to social movements and movement-party linkages, analyze the conditions under which collective mobilization becomes institutionalized or fails to do so, and apply these concepts to comparative empirical cases, particularly in Eastern Europe. Students will further strengthen their ability to formulate research questions, assess scholarly arguments, and communicate analytical insights clearly in written and oral form.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Assessment is based on continuous coursework and consists of three components:

Students are required to submit two short essays (each approx. 800 words), each counting for 30% of the final grade (total 60%). The essays are must be based on one academic reading from the additional literature list. Each essay must include a clearly formulated discussion question and reflect on one or more research components (e.g. theory, research design, hypotheses, case selection, or use of empirical evidence). Essays must be submitted by email before the respective class session and students must be present in class when submitting an essay.

In addition, students will give one short oral presentation (30%) based on one of their essays (5–7 minutes, max. two slides). The presentation should summarize the discussion question, key argument(s), and explain how the chosen text relates to broader course themes or research steps. Presentation slides must be submitted in advance.

Finally, students are required to keep a reflection journal throughout the semester (10%). The journal consists of short written reflections (approx. 150–250 words per entry) on readings and class discussions and must be submitted twice during the semester. Entries must be written independently and reflect the student’s own engagement with the course material.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

To receive a positive grade, students must complete all assessment components (two essays, one presentation, and the reflection journal) and actively participate in the seminar.

The essays are assessed based on the clarity of the discussion question, critical engagement with academic literature, reflection on key research components, and coherence of the written argument. The presentation is evaluated on the clear and concise presentation of the discussion question and core arguments and their relevance to the course. The reflection journal is assessed based on regular submission, originality, and the quality of reflective engagement with course materials.

The final grade is based on the weighted average of all components and must meet the standards of an MA-level seminar. Plagiarism or the use of AI-generated content will result in a negative assessment of the respective component.

Prüfungsstoff

The seminar covers theoretical approaches, concepts, and empirical cases, with a focus on social movements, civil society, and the institutionalization of political mobilization. Students are expected to demonstrate a critical understanding of the assigned literature, the ability to formulate and discuss research questions, and to reflect on key research components such as theory use, research design, case selection, and empirical evidence. Examination performance is demonstrated through written essays, an oral presentation, and a reflection journal that link theoretical arguments to comparative empirical cases, particularly from Eastern Europe.

Literatur

The course is based on a selection of core and supplementary academic literature from political sociology and comparative politics. This includes classic and contemporary theoretical texts on social movements, civil society, political parties, and political mobilization, as well as empirical studies focusing on Eastern Europe and other comparative contexts. The full literature list will be provided in the syllabus.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mo 27.07.2026 09:27