Universität Wien

130056 PS Social Problems and Political Challenges in the Baltic States (2016S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Finno-Ugristik, Nederlandistik, Skandinavistik und Vergl.Literaturw.
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Diese Lehrveranstaltung wird als Blockseminar im Zeitraum von 11.-22. April 2016 abgehalten.

MO, 11.04.2016, 13:15-14:45 & 15:00-16:30, Leseraum Skandinavistik
DI, 12.04.2016, 13:15-14:45 & 15:00-16:30, Hörsaal 34 (Hauptgebäude)
FR, 15.04.2016, 13:15-14:45 & 15:00-16:30, Leseraum Skandinavistik

MO, 18.04.2016, 13:15-14:45 & 15:00-16:30, Leseraum Skandinavistik
DI, 19.04.2016, 13:15-14:45 & 15:00-16:30, Hörsaal 34 (Hauptgebäude)
FR, 22.04.2016, 13:15-14:45 & 15:00-16:30, Leseraum Skandinavistik

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to provide an overview about the major political and social challenges and developments in the contemporary Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). The course will concentrate on various topics: the consolidation of the Baltic democracies in the context of the post-communist transition; social problems and poverty; political culture, civil society and participation; gender equality and position of women; ethnic relation and the problems with the Russian minority.
There will be both seminars and lectures at the course. Seminar discussions and group work will concentrate on the texts the students are expected to read for the seminars.

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance at seminars (40%) and a comparative essay (60%).
Permitted materials: seminar texts and relevant reading materials selected by the students themselves or recommended by the professor.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance at 4 seminars and at least 51 points for the essay.

Examination topics

In the end of the course the students are expected to submit a comparative essay about the political or social developments in the Baltic States (5-7 pages). The students are free to choose the topic for their essay.

Reading list

Will be specified later

Association in the course directory

SKB392

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