210036 LK BAK6: The Austrian Political System and the EU (2024S)
(engl.)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Studierende, die der ersten Einheit unentschuldigt fern bleiben, verlieren ihren Platz in der Lehrveranstaltung.Achten Sie auf die Einhaltung der Standards guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis und die korrekte Anwendung der Techniken wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens und Schreibens.
Plagiierte und erschlichene Teilleistungen führen zur Nichtbewertung der Lehrveranstaltung (Eintragung eines 'X' im Sammelzeugnis).
Die Lehrveranstaltungsleitung kann Studierende zu einem notenrelevanten Gespräch über erbrachte Teilleistungen einladen.
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Fr 02.02.2024 08:00 to Tu 20.02.2024 08:00
- Registration is open from Th 22.02.2024 08:00 to Tu 27.02.2024 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 25.03.2024 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The course is designed for an on-site performance mode, based on physical presence. Concrete online lectures may apply specifically. Possible Covid implications are to be continuously reviewed. Early notifications will inform all participants always accordingly.
- Monday 11.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 18.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 08.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 15.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 22.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 29.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 06.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 13.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 27.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 03.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 10.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 17.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 24.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course provides an overview of structures, processes, institutions, and key players of the Austrian political system and of that of the European Union (EU). Topics are the political system, the constitution, parliament, the party system and government, the Europeanization of Austrian politics, and the development and institutional structure of the European Union. In addition, a particular focus is placed on the following themes: quality of democracy and elections (election campaigns). The (1) Austrian political system, (2) the EU and (3) the Europeanization of (Austrian) politics are being interlinked within a comparative framework of analysis. As particular emphasis is to be placed on the upcoming elections to the European Parliament, scheduled for June 6-9, 2024. Methodically, the course applies a combination of joint analyses, discussions, and presentations by students.
Assessment and permitted materials
In terms of a quality assurance of good scientific practice the lecturer can ask for additional verbal reflections about the writing assignments, which are then also relevant for the final grade.The two writing assignments are being carried out at home, based on a proper scientific approach, so sources can be used. Writing assignments are checked by the plagiarism software “Turnitin”. The final examination takes place during the last class meeting of the course, and follows the logic to answer questions in an open format.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The objective of the course is to deepen the respective content based on a systematic review of the provided literature, in order to gain a broader understanding of the Austrian political system, the system of the European Union and of processes of Europeanization of (Austrian) politics. In addition, the critical reception and presentation of the scientific literature as well as the competent writing of texts are being practiced. Not more than one unexcused class absence is permitted. The assessment scale refers to: the writing of two texts; an examination at the end of the semester; and participation (group presentations). The partial performances are being weighted as follows: participation (including presentations) 25%, first writing assignment 25%, second writing assignment 25%, and the final examination 25%. The final grad applies the five-fold Austrian grading scale. All partial performances are to be provided on time and are to be assessed positively, so to complete the course successfully.
Examination topics
The examination materials are covered in a separate reader (see further specifications on the "literature" below).In addition, the presentations performed during class, represent materials of study. All class presentations are to be uploaded to Moodle.
Reading list
The literature is announced and discussed in the first unit. There is a specific reader that contains all relevant texts. This reader is accessible in an electronic format.There are also references to chapters of the following books:
Caramani, Daniele (2015). The Europeanization of Politics. The Formation of a European Electorate and Party System in Historical Perspective. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/europeanization-of-politics/EEACD7AD9359130845DE6B5E3F66FBE1#).
Campbell, David F. J. (2019). Global Quality of Democracy as Innovation Enabler. Measuring Democracy for Success. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-72529-1).Two recent article publications addressed particularly are being:
Keppel, Matthias (2022). Political Control and Parliamentary Committees of Inquiry: Strengthening the Quality of Democracy. Journal of the Knowledge Economy 13 (online first, February 10, 2022), Open Access: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13132-021-00883-x
Stransky-Can, Kajetan (2022). In Between New Public Management and Network Governance in Austria, Finland and Scotland: Potential Conflicts in Autonomy Understandings of Governments and Universities. Journal of the Knowledge Economy 13 (online first, March 9, 2022), Open Access: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13132-021-00881-zIn case of interest on the topic of knowledge democracy, innovation and ecology, see furthermore:
Carayannis, Elias G. / David F. J. Campbell (2021). Democracy of Climate and Climate for Democracy: the Evolution of Quadruple and Quintuple Helix Innovation Systems. Journal of the Knowledge Economy 12 (4), 2050-2082, Open Access: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-021-00778-xThe whole literature is documented electronically in the respective reader for the course (uploaded to the Moodle platform of the course).
Caramani, Daniele (2015). The Europeanization of Politics. The Formation of a European Electorate and Party System in Historical Perspective. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/europeanization-of-politics/EEACD7AD9359130845DE6B5E3F66FBE1#).
Campbell, David F. J. (2019). Global Quality of Democracy as Innovation Enabler. Measuring Democracy for Success. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-72529-1).Two recent article publications addressed particularly are being:
Keppel, Matthias (2022). Political Control and Parliamentary Committees of Inquiry: Strengthening the Quality of Democracy. Journal of the Knowledge Economy 13 (online first, February 10, 2022), Open Access: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13132-021-00883-x
Stransky-Can, Kajetan (2022). In Between New Public Management and Network Governance in Austria, Finland and Scotland: Potential Conflicts in Autonomy Understandings of Governments and Universities. Journal of the Knowledge Economy 13 (online first, March 9, 2022), Open Access: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13132-021-00881-zIn case of interest on the topic of knowledge democracy, innovation and ecology, see furthermore:
Carayannis, Elias G. / David F. J. Campbell (2021). Democracy of Climate and Climate for Democracy: the Evolution of Quadruple and Quintuple Helix Innovation Systems. Journal of the Knowledge Economy 12 (4), 2050-2082, Open Access: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-021-00778-xThe whole literature is documented electronically in the respective reader for the course (uploaded to the Moodle platform of the course).
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