210045 LK BAK7 Comparative Analysis of Politics (2016S)
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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.
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 03.02.2016 08:00 to Tu 23.02.2016 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2016 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
07.03.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
14.03.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
04.04.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
11.04.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
18.04.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
25.04.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
02.05.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
09.05.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
23.05.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
30.05.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
06.06.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
13.06.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
20.06.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
Monday
27.06.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 2 (H2), 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- Globalization in a comparative perspective- The EU as a political system
Assessment and permitted materials
The language of instruction is German. Yet most of the readings are in English.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 11 March 2015. 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 the deadline of 31 March 2015. 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 five units (regardless of reason) will fail the course.Evaluation:- Attendance and active participation in class discussions - 15%- Presentation of one text - 20%- Written assignments - 30%- Final written exam taking place during the last class - 35%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. The assignments should NOT be longer than two 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 summer semester 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.
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