ESF:BPV_ZAPO Political Science - Course Information

BPV_ZAPO Introduction to Political Science

Extent and Intensity

2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Laura Fónadová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jiří Navrátil, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Laura Fónadová, Ph.D.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Kateřina Kociánová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration

Timetable

Thu 11:05–12:45 P103

Prerequisites (in Czech)

! PVZAPO Introduction to Polit. Science

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Public Economics and Administration (programme ESF, B-HPS)
• Public Economics and Administration (programme ESF, M-HPS)

Course objectives

The course is designed to help students to extend their knowledge of social sciences by providing introduction to basic topics of political science. One of the main reasons is that there is a clear and explicit mutual relationship between politics, as the subject of study of political science, and economic processes in modern societies. The main goal of the course is to demonstrate thematical scope and explain principal issues of political science. At the end of the course students should be able
to understand fundamental political events, structures and developments taking place within modern western societies;
to interpret their deeper ideological sources and justifications.

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction to Political Science
• 2. Politics - definition, theoretical approches, other key concepts
• 3. Political system, institutions and regimes
• 4. Political participants - political parties, interest groups and social movements
• 5. Elections and electoral systems
• 6. Political process, policy-making
• 7. Political philosophy and theory
• 8. Political ideologies
• 9. Democracy
• 10. International relations
• 11. Globalization and global politics
• 12. Process of postcommunist transformation in Eastern Europe.

Literature

required literature
• CÍSAŘ, Ondřej. Základy politologie. 1 vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2005, 190 s. ISBN 802103856X. info

recommended literature
• HEYWOOD, Andrew. Politologie. Translated by Zdeněk Masopust. 3. vyd. Plzeň: Aleš Čeněk, 2008, 537 s. ISBN 9788073801151. info
• CABADA, Ladislav and Michal KUBÁT. Úvod do studia politické vědy. 2. rozš. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia, 2004, 494 s. ISBN 8086432637. info

Teaching methods

The course consists of a series of lectures on the given topics. Whereas attendance at lectures is not obligatory, students are required to continuously study compulsory literatures. Teaching and learning methods focuses on the developing ability of the students to combine acquired knowledge in political science with the knowledge of the economic realm.

Assessment methods

The course is concluded with a final written examination, consisting of both closed and open questions. A model test is available in the Information System. Examination questions will be based on the content of the compulsory literature and the lectures as well.
If students commit a prohibited act, such as using various forbidden tools, cribbing, taking out any part of the exam or any other cheating, the teacher is allowed to interrupt an exam and to grade a student with F, FF or FFF according to the seriousness of the offence. The mentioned procedure relates to all the activities that are included in the final evaluation of the course (seminar work, essays, tests etc.).

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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