210042 LK BAK6: The Austrian Political System and the EU (2023W)
(engl.)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Studierende, die der ersten Einheit unentschuldigt fernbleiben, 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 ein
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 We 06.09.2023 08:00 to We 20.09.2023 08:00
- Registration is open from Fr 22.09.2023 08:00 to We 27.09.2023 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 20.10.2023 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
02.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
09.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
16.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
23.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
30.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
06.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
13.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
20.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
27.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
04.12.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
11.12.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
08.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
15.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
22.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
29.01.
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. Methodically, the course is based on 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.
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. The assessment scale refers to: the writing of two texts; an examination at the end of the semester; and participation (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%. 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).
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 form.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-zThe whole literature is documented in the respective reader sections.
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-zThe whole literature is documented in the respective reader sections.
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