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Comparative Politics and Administration, 7.5 credits
Jämförande politik och förvaltning, 7.5 hp
733G49
Main field of study
Political ScienceCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Single subject and programme courseExaminer
Mikael RundqvistCourse coordinator
Mikael RundqvistDirector of studies or equivalent
Mariana S GustafssonContact
Katarina Isotalo
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) | Spring 2020 | 202009-202013 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | ||
| F7KPO | Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics (Political science) | 4 (Spring 2020) | 202009-202013 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
| F7KPO | Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics (Political science) | 6 (Spring 2020) | 202009-202013 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Political ScienceCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics
Entry requirements
Basic course in Political Science, with at least 22.5 ECTS credits approved, or equivalent.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- discuss theoretical analysis perspectives, normative approaches and empirical conditions in comparative politics and administration
- apply theoretical perspectives on empirical conditions
- independently analyse a scienfic question within the area of comparative politics and administration
Course content
The course covers current theoretical analytical perspectives, empirical conditions, and normative approaches in comparative politics and administration. The course covers political conditions in other countries. Central themes are how different countrie's governance have evolved, how they work today and what consequences they have for society at large. An important part is comparisons between countries and to use general terms and theories. Comparative methods are used to make conclusions on causions.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars. In addition, the student should conduct self-study.
Examination
The course is examined through a written individual examination and active participation in seminars. Detailed information can be found in the study guide.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
Grades
Three-grade scale, U, G, VGOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENT | Written examination | 4 credits | U, G, VG |
| MUPS | Essay | 2 credits | U, G |
| SEMI | Seminars | 1.5 credits | U, G |
Course literature is preliminary.
Regulary literature
Books
(1990) The West European party system Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1990
ISBN: 0198275846, 0198275838, 9780198275831
Mair, Peter Introduction
Cross, William P., Blais, André, (2012) Politics at the centre. the selection and removal of party leaders in the Anglo parliamentary democracies Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
ISBN: 9780191740688, 0191740683
Dalton, Russell J., Farrell, David M., McAllister, Ian, (2011) Political parties and democratic linkage : how parties organize democracy Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.
ISBN: 9780191803550
Rydgren, Jens., (2013) Class politics and the radical right
ISBN: 9780415690522, 9780203079546, 0415690528, 020307954X
Articles
Jungar, Ann-Cathrine & Jupskås, Anders Ravik, Populist Radical Right Parties in the Nordic Region:A New and Distinct Party Family? Scandinavian Political Studies 2014 37:3, pp 215-238
Spoon, JJ, Comparative political Studies nov. 2012 45 11 p. 1439-1442
Other
Åttapartivalet 2010
Additional literature
Books
Landman, Todd, (2008) Issues and methods in comparative politics. an introduction 3. ed. London : Routledge, 2008
ISBN: 9780203929780, 0415412366, 9780415412360, 9780415412377
Thomas, John Clayton., Thomas, John Clayton., (1975) The decline of ideology in Western political parties: a study of changing policy orientations
ISBN: 9780803999152, 0803999151
Other
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