Universität Wien

210049 SE BAK9 Political Theories and Research on Theories (2011W)

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

Vorbesprechung:
Fr. 04.11. von 13:00 bis 15:00, HS2 (A218) NIG 2. Stock
Block 1:
Fr. 02.12. von 09:30 bis 15:00, HS2 (A218) NIG 2. Stock
Sa. 03.12. von 09:30 bis 15:00, HS2 (A218) NIG 2. Stock
Block 2:
Fr. 13.01.2012 von 11:30 bis 16:30, HS1 (A212) NIG 2. Stock
Sa. 14.01.2012 von 09:30 bis 15:00, HS2 (A218) NIG 2. Stock

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: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 04.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 02.12. 09:30 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Saturday 03.12. 09:30 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 13.01. 11:30 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Saturday 14.01. 09:30 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We discuss important theories of political economy from the beginning of capitalism until recently. Developing a critical understanding of texts relevant to political theory and its history (classics, marxism, keynesianism, neoliberalism, regulation theory, feminist economics and others).

Assessment and permitted materials

-working individually and in groups

-writing assignments

-discussions

-written essay

-participating in class

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Introductory understanding about political economy and its main controversies

Examination topics

Reading original literature, working with it in group discussions and presentations

Reading list

Häusermann, S. (2010) The Politics of Welfare Reform in Continental Europe. Modernization in Hard Times. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; Obinger, H. et al. (2010) Transformations of the Welfare State. Small States, Big Lessons. Oxford: Oxford University Press; Pierson, P. (ed) (2001) The New Politics of the Welfare State, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Association in the course directory

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