Universität Wien

210034 LK BAK6: The Austrian Political System and the EU (2023S)

(engl.)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 03.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 24.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 31.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 07.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 21.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Course Description:
In this guided reading course, we will take a thorough look at EU institutions and actors, processes happening within and related to the EU as well as theories and concepts in order to carry out scientific analyses. We will also have a look at Austrian foreign as a member of the EU. After that we will focus on two specific policy areas: the EU’s foreign and digital policies.

Methods:
• Reading of academic literature as well as policy briefs and policy papers (using the ‘PQ4R’ technique)
• Presentations
• Discussions in different groups and formats

Goals:
After attending the course, carrying out all assignments conscientiously and participating in an active manner, students should be able to
• approach and read academic literature in a systematic and critical way
• describe and explain Austrian foreign policy
• describe and explain the workings of the EU’s institutions
• describe and explain the covered theories and concepts and
• use those for the analysis of current issues concerning e.g. EU policy-making or institutions

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are required to
1. attend classes, do the compulsory reading using the PQ4R technique (the technique will be presented and explained in the first session) and be prepared for class as well as participate in the discussions. This counts for 5 % of the final grade.
2. hand in the PQ4R tasks twice per term (to be uploaded on moodle). This counts for 20 % of the final grade. See also separate document with instructions.
3. deliver one short presentation (as a group or individually – depending on the number of course participants) related to the required reading of the respective class unit and triggering as well as moderating the discussion within class. This counts for 20 % of the final grade. See also separate document with instructions.
4. give an oral summary of the reading covered and issues raised in the class unit in the week before, elaborating on the relevance of the topic and issues as well as relating those to the reading and subject of the current course. (to be done by each student once per term, as a group or individually, depending on the number of course participants). This counts for 5 % of the final grade.
5. submit a term paper at the end of the term (2000 words, +/- 10 %) This counts for 50 % of the final grade. Deadline: 28th June 8:00 a.m. See also separate document with instructions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are allowed to miss a maximum of two classes per term. In case of missing class, students have to prove they have at least done the required reading by handing in the reading task for the missed class in addition to the two reading tasks that have to be submitted anyway.

Students not attending the first class without notification and excuse as well as proof (e.g. doctor’s note) will be unsubscribed.

Students are required to submit ALL assignments and to stick to the given instructions in order to receive a positive grade. There will always be detailed instructions – students are supposed to read those carefully and to adhere to them.

Grading scale:
88-100 Excellent (1)
75-87 Good (2)
63-74 Satisfactory (3)
51-62 Sufficient (4)
0-50 Insufficient (5)

Examination topics

Reading list

The list of compulsory reading will be published on moodle in due course.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 14.03.2023 12:09