BPV_ZAPO Introduction to Political Science

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2018
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. et Mgr. Jiří Navrátil, Ph.D.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Biskupová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:50 P303
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
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, state as the basic political community, 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
  • MALÍŘ, Jiří and Pavel a kol. MAREK. Politické strany. Vývoj politických stran a hnutí v českých zemích a Československu 1861-2004. sv. I-II. (Political Parteis. The Development of the Parties and Political Movements in the Bohemian Lands and Czechoslovakia, 1861-2004, 1-2.). 1st ed. Brno: Doplněk, 2005, 1826 pp. ISBN 80-7239-180-1. 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 readings. The course includes one writing assignment which is a prerequisite to the successful completion of the course. 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. Students completing good writing assignment can get better final grade. 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.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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