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210064 SE BAK10: Party Competition and Strategies (2024W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Studierende, die der ersten Einheit unentschuldigt fern bleiben, 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.
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Die Lehrveranstaltungsleitung kann Studierende zu einem notenrelevanten Gespräch über erbrachte Teilleistungen einladen.
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 Mo 02.09.2024 08:00 to Mo 16.09.2024 08:00
- Registration is open from Th 19.09.2024 08:00 to We 25.09.2024 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 21.10.2024 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- N Monday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Monday 27.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
After a brief discussion of the definition of political parties, we will focus on party competition and how parties use different communication strategies. For example, we will discuss how parties use issues, negative campaigning, personalization, group appeals and populism to compete with each other.In the first part of the seminar, we read and discuss current empirical (mostly quantitative) journal articles about the topic. Students will come up with their own research question in the research area and write a literature review as the first part of their research exposé.In the second part of the seminar, we focus on how to test the research question empirically. To gain experience, students have the opportunity to carry out a quantitative content analysis (probably around the 2024 European election campaign). As the second part of their research exposé, students will describe how they will test their research question and hypotheses empirically and which data they will use.At the end of the semester, students will present their ideas in a mini-conference, where other students will act as discussants. Based on the feedback, the students will conduct their empirical analysis (either qualitative or quantitative) and write their empirical research paper.Important: this class is part of the Writing Assistance Programme from the Center for Teaching and Learning. Two writing assistants will be part of the class and will give students individual feedback on their writing of the two parts of the exposé. The participation of all tasks of the Writing Assistance Programme is mandatory.
Assessment and permitted materials
The class will give you 8 ECTS, which means 200 working hours are required. The grading (100 points) is made up of the following assessment criteria (further details will be announced at the beginning of the semester):(1) Attendance and active participation in the class (max. 10 points)
(2) Attendance and active participation in the writing assistance programme (max. 8 points)
(3) Three Reading Exercises about empirical, quantitative journal articles (4 points * the best 3 reading exercises = max. 12 points)
(4) Coding exercise for quantitative content analysis (max. 5 points)
(5) A written research exposé (in two parts) + presentation of research exposé + peer-discussion of research exposé (max. 25 points)
(6) A written empirical research paper (max. 40 points)IMPORTANT: Until the first session, the assessment criteria and grade composition might change. This is because I might adapt it to the amount of students registered in the class. The final syllabus will be provided in the first session.The correct application of the techniques of scientific work and writing is a prerequisite for a positive assessment. All written submissions are checked for scientific misconduct using the plagiarism software Turnitin. To ensure good scientific practice, the course instructor may request a grade-relevant oral reflection on the submitted work if necessary. If a fraudulent performance is detected (e.g. copying, plagiarism, use of unauthorized aids, falsification, ghostwriting, etc.), the entire course will be assessed as cheated.
(2) Attendance and active participation in the writing assistance programme (max. 8 points)
(3) Three Reading Exercises about empirical, quantitative journal articles (4 points * the best 3 reading exercises = max. 12 points)
(4) Coding exercise for quantitative content analysis (max. 5 points)
(5) A written research exposé (in two parts) + presentation of research exposé + peer-discussion of research exposé (max. 25 points)
(6) A written empirical research paper (max. 40 points)IMPORTANT: Until the first session, the assessment criteria and grade composition might change. This is because I might adapt it to the amount of students registered in the class. The final syllabus will be provided in the first session.The correct application of the techniques of scientific work and writing is a prerequisite for a positive assessment. All written submissions are checked for scientific misconduct using the plagiarism software Turnitin. To ensure good scientific practice, the course instructor may request a grade-relevant oral reflection on the submitted work if necessary. If a fraudulent performance is detected (e.g. copying, plagiarism, use of unauthorized aids, falsification, ghostwriting, etc.), the entire course will be assessed as cheated.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Please note that this course is held in English. Students must be able and willing to read and understand academic literature in English and also be able to follow and take part in a discussion in English. Students also have to submit their coursework in English. The writing assistants will help to improve the students’ academic writing in English, i.e. it is a great class to practice it.IMPORTANT: According to the new curriculum requirements, students need to have completed scientific writing, the basic module of comparative politics and all methods classes (both qualitative and quantitative) in order to participate in this class. Hence, I expect basic knowledge of scientific writing, comparative politics, qualitative and quantitative methods of all students that take this class. If you are in the old curriculum and have other rules, I would only recommend this class if you already completed these modules or are willing to catch up independently. All students have to submit an empirical (either quantitative or qualitative) research paper at the end of the term.Attendance in the first session is necessary, otherwise missing students will be deregistered from the course and students from the waiting list will be admitted. Unexcused absences in a maximum of two sessions are possible; after three missed sessions the course will be assessed negatively.
At least half of the maximum achievable total number of points is required for a positive completion of the class. As a minimum requirement, students must attempt all assessment criteria. This means that the attendance requirement must be met, they need to participate in class and in the writing assistance programme, at least three reading exercises must be submitted, the coding exercise must be submitted, the research exposé must be submitted (in two parts) and presented, peer feedback must be provided, and the research paper must be submitted. If one of these is not met, the course cannot be completed positively.The total number of points is made up of the points for the individual components (see above). Grades are awarded according to the following scale:
87-100 points: Very good (1)
75-86 points: Good (2)
63-74 points: Satisfactory (3)
50-62 points: Sufficient (4)
0-49 points: Not sufficient (5)
At least half of the maximum achievable total number of points is required for a positive completion of the class. As a minimum requirement, students must attempt all assessment criteria. This means that the attendance requirement must be met, they need to participate in class and in the writing assistance programme, at least three reading exercises must be submitted, the coding exercise must be submitted, the research exposé must be submitted (in two parts) and presented, peer feedback must be provided, and the research paper must be submitted. If one of these is not met, the course cannot be completed positively.The total number of points is made up of the points for the individual components (see above). Grades are awarded according to the following scale:
87-100 points: Very good (1)
75-86 points: Good (2)
63-74 points: Satisfactory (3)
50-62 points: Sufficient (4)
0-49 points: Not sufficient (5)
Examination topics
All content as described above.
Reading list
The syllabus (including a literature list) will be uploaded on Moodle at the beginning of the term. We will read empirical (mostly quantitative) journal articles in English. Until then, I can recommend the following book as preparation:- Powner, Leanne C. Empirical research and writing: A political science student’s practical guide. CQ Press, 2014.
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