POL740 Social - Political Doctrines

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Pavel Dufek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. David Vávra (lecturer)
Mgr. Otto Eibl, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Pavel Dufek, Ph.D.
Division of Politology – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Iva Petříková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
POL704 20th Century Pol. Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 14 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course introduces the students to the field of political doctrines. It offers both a survey of ideological background and the comparative analysis of doctrinal conceptions serving in different ways for the fulfillment of respective visions. The course is therefore intended as an analysis of practical political strategies based on various ideologies.
Course participants will acquire complex understanding of the entire spectrum of political ideologies, from classical liberalism to contemporary socialism to environmentalism. They will become familiar with their nature, developments, key features, and also with the practical-political consequences of their application in modern societies.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, theory of ideologies and political doctrines
  • 2+3. Liberalism
  • 4. Conservatism
  • 5+6. Marxism and Socialism
  • 7. Fascism and National Socialism
  • 8. Nationalism
  • 9. Anarchism
  • 10. Environmentalism
  • 11. Feminism
  • 12. Religious Fundamentalism
Literature
  • HEYWOOD, Andrew. Politické ideologie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia, 2005, 339 s. ISBN 8086861716. info
  • BLACKWELL, Basil. Blackwellova encyklopedie politického myšlení. Edited by Janet Colemanová - William Connolly - Alan Ryan - David Miller, Trans. Vyd. 2., dotisk. Brno: Barrister & Principal, 2003, xiii, 560. ISBN 80-85947-56-0. info
  • ŠARADÍN, Pavel. Historické proměny pojmu ideologie. 1. vyd. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury (CDK), 2001, 131 s. ISBN 80-85959-94-1. info
  • GIDDENS, Anthony. Třetí cesta : obnova sociální demokracie. Translated by Kateřina Gregorová. 1. vyd. Praha: Mladá fronta, 2001, 149 s. ISBN 8020409068. info
  • GRAY, John. Liberalismus. Translated by Jan Fingerland. Praha: Občanský institut, 1999, 114 s. ISBN 80-86228-01-0. info
  • Dívčí válka s ideologií :klasické texty angloamerického feministického myšlení. Edited by Libora Oates-Indruchová, Translated by Hana Hájková. Vyd. 1. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1998, 304 s. ISBN 80-85850-67-2. info
  • PROROK, Vladimír and Milan LUPTÁK. Politické ideologie a teorie v dějinách. Vydání první. Praha: Vysoká škola ekonomická, 1998, 186 stran. ISBN 8070796456. info
  • O'SULLIVAN, Noël. Fašismus. Translated by Tamara Váňová - Ivo Lukáš. 1. vyd. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 1995, 231 s. info
Assessment methods
With regard to the character of combined form of study, the course focuses on self-study. Therefore, students are required to follow the timetable of topics and assigned readings, as stated in the course syllabus. There will be two consultation meetings during the term, where difficult or problematic issues will be discussed and cleared up. The following are course requirements:
(1) Seminar essay (length: 8-10 pages; for additional instructions see the course syllabus available in Study Materials)
(2) Final written test
The overall assesment (A though F) reflects the total point score achieved in these two activities. For the final test, students are expected to know both the assigned readings and the topics discussed at the consultation meetings.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2012.
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