Universität Wien

210038 LK BAK7 Comparative Analysis of Politics (2014W)

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

Please sign up for this course via univis before the start of the semester; this is mandatory! It is not possible to sign up afterwards.

Students who miss the first unit will lose their place in the course and can be replaced by students from the waiting list.

Plagiarism (presenting someone else's work as your own) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Plagiarism may result in failing the entire course.
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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).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First session: 08.10.2014, Wednesday, 09.45-11.15.
Place: Hörsaal 1 (A212), NIG 2.Stock

  • Wednesday 08.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 12.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 03.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 07.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 21.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This is an introductory reading course in comparative politics. It provides students with an overview of basic concepts in comparative politics and the main approaches to analyzing political processes, institutions and policies.

The course will address the following topics:
- Theoretical foundations and methods in comparative political analysis
- Political culture
- Voters and parties
- Legislatures and the legislative process
- The executive branch
- The welfare state
- Social learning
- Politics and language
- Th EU as a political system

Assessment and permitted materials

The language of instruction is English. Students are expected to have a solid command of the English language, in terms of reading, speaking and writing.

Please sign up for this course via univis before the start of the semester; this is mandatory! It is not possible to sign up afterwards. Only students who are regularly registered via univis can participate in the course. It is mandatory to attend the first unit on 8 October 2014. Students who miss the first unit will lose their place in the course and may be replaced by students from the waiting list.

If you decide not to take the course, please deregister by 1 November 2014. If you stop attending the course and do not deregister, you will receive a failing grade.

Attendance for this course is mandatory and will be taken at every class meeting (unit). University regulations allow for up to two unexcused absences during the semester. A medical note is required for any further absence. Accruing more than two absences without a medical note will negatively affect the final mark. Absence due to job or work-related reasons will not be accepted. Students who miss more than six units (regardless of reason) will fail the course.

Evaluation:
- Attendance and active participation in class discussions - 30%
- Weekly assignments - 30%
- Final exam - 40%

Plagiarism (presenting someone else's work as your own) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Plagiarism may result in failing the entire course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The objective of the course is to deepen students' understanding of fundamental concepts and approaches in political science with a focus on the comparative analysis of politics. The course will also develop students' analytical skills through their critical engagement with arguments from the relevant academic literature.

Examination topics

Assigned readings, group and plenary debates, weekly written assignments with critical summaries of the required readings. The summaries should NOT be longer than two double-spaced pages.

Reading list

The readings required for this course are compiled in a reader that can be purchased at Facultas Shop, NIG, Erdgeschoss.

Please make sure to purchase the reader compiled for the winter semester 2014/2015! Please purchase the reader compiled for THIS COURSE. The reader only includes part of the assigned texts. The remaining texts will be provided to students at the beginning of the semester.

Further recommended reading: Caramani, Daniele (2011), Comparative Politics, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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