210086 SE BAK13 State Activity, Policy and Governance Analyses (2012S)
(engl.)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 Fr 17.02.2012 08:00 to Mo 27.02.2012 22:00
- Registration is open from Th 01.03.2012 08:00 to Su 04.03.2012 22:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 01.04.2012 22:00
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 16.03. 08:30 - 11:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Friday 16.03. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 24.05. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Friday 25.05. 08:30 - 11:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Tuesday 12.06. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 13.06. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Friday 15.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
- Friday 15.06. 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The course examines the political structures and policymaking processes of American politics at the national level of government. Using contemporary political issues, from electoral politics and budget deficits to climate change and the war in Afghanistan, the ways the basis institutions fun function are analyzed: Congress, the presidency, administrative branch, political parties, interests groups and the courts function. In the process, it offers an assessment of the current state of American democracy. Where appropriate, comparisons are made with other nations, in particular European countries. Conducted in English, the course will be based on lectures, supplemented by class discussion and presentations.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students will be expected to submit a term paper (Hausarbeit) based on a topic related to their own interests. The paper may be submitted in English or German.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Examination topics
Reading list
Lowi, Theodore/ Ginsberg, Benhamin (2000): American Government. Freedom and power. New and Benjamin Ginsburg. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Katz, Richard S. (2007): Political Institutions in the United States. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press.
William, Hudson E. (2006): American Democracy in Peril. Eight Challenges to Americas Future.
Katz, Richard S. (2007): Political Institutions in the United States. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press.
William, Hudson E. (2006): American Democracy in Peril. Eight Challenges to Americas Future.
Association in the course directory
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