Universität Wien

210015 VO M1: Basics of Political Science (2011W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft

Hinweis: Die zur Absolvierung des Studienplanpunktes M1 benötigten 8 ECTS-Punkte können durch die Vorlesung "M1 Politikwissenschaftliche Grundlagen" (4 ECTS) und die Spezial-Vorlesung "M1 Konzepte in der Politikwissenschaft" (4 ECTS) erlangt werden.

Details

max. 200 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 12.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 19.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 09.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 16.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 23.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 30.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 07.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 14.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 11.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 18.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 25.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the lecture different approaches and understandings of political science will be discussed along four contemporary key concepts of politics: peace, security, democracy and development. The main focus will be put on highlighting the various research traditions of the existing sub-disciplines of political science and the current trend of their increasing overlapping and fusion, as well as on the discussion of the scientific but also political controversy around the key concepts.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam at the end of the semester, one additional written exercise during the semester

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

* Understanding of research basics and approaches of political science along its existing sub-disciplines
* Discussion of different paradigmatic approaches to research foundations of political science
* Discussion of philosophical backgrounds of political science research
* Understanding of the main processes in the contemporary science and research system

Examination topics

Lecture with a particular focus on discussions/group discussions. Key papers relevant for the course will be made available on the online-platform.

Reading list

* George Steinmetz, Ed. 2005. The Politics of Method in the Human Sciences. Duke University Press.

Association in the course directory

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