140252 VO KP1 - Introduction to Political Science from the Perspective of International Development (2014W)
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The language of instruction is German. As the basic literature for this course is in German too, sufficient German language proficiency allowing students to work with the textbook accompanying the lecture is an absolute requirement for the course.The course is conceived as an introduction to the elective module on political science and international development. It is not a substitute for relevant introductory courses to international relations under the political science programme.
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Language: German
Examination dates
- Friday 10.10.2014
- Thursday 18.12.2014
- Thursday 29.01.2015 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 05.03.2015 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
- Tuesday 05.05.2015 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Tuesday 02.06.2015 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 09.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 16.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 23.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 30.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 06.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 13.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 20.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 27.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 04.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 11.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 18.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 08.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 15.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Thursday 22.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The course provides an introduction to political science from an international development perspective. Apart from an introduction to basic concepts in political science, the course discusses key issues in debates on politics in non-western countries and global politics more generally within comparative politics, international relations, sociology of power and political systems analysis (notably on statehood, democracy and global governance). The course is rounded up by a number of case studies of gender politics, environmental and migration and development and themes such as conflict/war and humanitarianism.
Assessment and permitted materials
Multiple-Choice test (1st exam date: 29.1.2015)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students will be introduced to a political science perspective on global politics and politics in the South. The main aim is to offer students a basic understanding of different theoretical perspectives on politics.
Examination topics
Lectures, Discussions
Reading list
Ilker Ataç, Albert Kraler, Aram Ziai (Hsg.): Politik und Peripherie. Wien: Mandelbaum 2011 (Auswahl)
Ilker Atac, Michael Fanizadeh, Albert Kraler & Wolfram Manzenreiter (Hsg.): Migration und Entwicklung. Wien: Promedia 2014 (Einleitung + erstes Kapitel).
Ilker Atac, Michael Fanizadeh, Albert Kraler & Wolfram Manzenreiter (Hsg.): Migration und Entwicklung. Wien: Promedia 2014 (Einleitung + erstes Kapitel).
Association in the course directory
BA IE : 4 ECTS, Erweiterungscurriculum: 3 ECTS
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