210050 LK BAK7 Comparative Analysis of Politics (2016S)
Continuous assessment of course work
Labels
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.
If you decide not to take the course, please deregister by the deadline. If you stop attending the course and do not deregister, you will receive a failing grade.Plagiarism (presenting someone else's work as your own) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Plagiarism may result in failing the entire course.
If you decide not to take the course, please deregister by the deadline. If you stop attending the course and do not deregister, you will receive a failing grade.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
Tuesday
08.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
15.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
05.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
12.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
19.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
26.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
03.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
10.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
24.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
31.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
07.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
14.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
21.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday
28.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Attendance and active participation in class discussions.
Short oral presentations on one of the course readings in groups of 2-3 persons (ca.15 min.) supported by a powerpoint presentation (3-5 slides). In addition, each member of the group will submit a handout (1 p.) on the text as a whole. (20%)
One essays (2.000 – 2.500 words), deadline 10.5. 2016. For the essays, you will receive two essay questions on 15 March 2016, out of which you will pick one. (30%)
A collection of memory papers (1-2 p.) on each of the readings in the course Reader plus one further text (Immergut 1990). The papers will address the topic and the main points of the text, explain 3-5 key concepts and frame one questions. Each memory paper has to be uploaded prior to the respective course session on moodle. (20%)
One written exam (60 min.) on the last day of class (30%).
All assignments can be done in German or in English.
All assignments have to be uploaden on moodle in time.
All written course work may be subject to an interview that will affect your grade.
Short oral presentations on one of the course readings in groups of 2-3 persons (ca.15 min.) supported by a powerpoint presentation (3-5 slides). In addition, each member of the group will submit a handout (1 p.) on the text as a whole. (20%)
One essays (2.000 – 2.500 words), deadline 10.5. 2016. For the essays, you will receive two essay questions on 15 March 2016, out of which you will pick one. (30%)
A collection of memory papers (1-2 p.) on each of the readings in the course Reader plus one further text (Immergut 1990). The papers will address the topic and the main points of the text, explain 3-5 key concepts and frame one questions. Each memory paper has to be uploaded prior to the respective course session on moodle. (20%)
One written exam (60 min.) on the last day of class (30%).
All assignments can be done in German or in English.
All assignments have to be uploaden on moodle in time.
All written course work may be subject to an interview that will affect your grade.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
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. Students who miss more than three units (regardless of reason) will fail the course.The language of instruction is German. Students are expected to have a solid command of the German language, in terms of reading, speaking and writing.
Examination topics
Assigned readings, group and plenary debates.
Reading list
The readings required for this course are compiled in a reader that can be purchased at Facultas Shop, NIG, Erdgeschoss. Additional readings will be made available through moodle.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.Further recommended reading: Caramani, Daniele (2011), Comparative Politics, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:38
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.