EUP405 Comparative Politics of Western Europe

Fakulta sociálních studií
jaro 2011
Rozsah
1/1/0. 14 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Mgr. Tomáš Foltýn, Ph.D. (přednášející)
prof. PhDr. Vít Hloušek, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jiří Navrátil, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Mgr. Jakub Šedo, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Rozvrh
Po 16:00–17:40 U42
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Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
The course is focused on comparative analysis of political systems of West European countries. At the end of the course the students shall become familiar with comparative methods in the analysis of political systems, political institutions and processes that are typical for the developed European democracies. First, students get basic introduction to the issue of system-comparison of democratic states, including basic classification and typology of democratic systems (parliamentary, presidential, direct democracies). The course focuses on French, British, German and Swiss political systems, because these systems are excellent examples of the aforementioned theoretical models. The students are also introduced the political systems of the Scandinavian countries, the Low Countries and Spain. Finally, the essays written in this course shall improve the abilities of students in the comparative-oriented research and writing. At the end of the course, student will be able to apply concepts of comparative politics on Western European political and party systems. Student will be able to compare political institutions, political parties, and party systems.
Osnova
  • Class Schedule
  • 1. Basic concepts of comparative analysis of political systems
  • 2. Parties and party systems – framework for analysis
  • 3. Electoral systems and their political consequences
  • 4. United Kingdom
  • 5. Italy
  • 6. Germany
  • 7. French semi-presidential democracy
  • 8. Swiss direct democracy
  • 9. Political systems of BENELUX
  • 10. Political systems of Scandinavian countries
  • 11. Political system of Spain and Portugal
Literatura
  • Comparative European politics. Edited by Josep M. Colomer. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge, 2008, ix, 310. ISBN 9780415437561. info
  • HAGUE, Rod a Martin HARROP. Comparative government and politics : an introduction. 5th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2001, xv, 316 s. ISBN 0-333-92971-3. info
  • ALMOND, Gabriel A. Comparative politics :a theoretical framework. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 2001, x, 213 s. ISBN 0-321-08453-5. info
  • KEATING, Michael. The politics of modern Europe : the state and political authority in the major democracies. 2nd ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 1999, xvii, 518. ISBN 1-85898-962-0. info
Výukové metody
The course is based on combination of lectures and semminars. Lectures will introduce basic notions, conpcepts and techniques of comparative politics research. Semminars will be based at class discussion concerning particular coutry case studies in comparative perspective.
Metody hodnocení
The course is finished with an exam oriented to application of acquired knowledge and essays aimed at mastering of comparative techniques in the field of political and party systems. Requirements of the Course 1. Final written examination
Questions: 6 questions per max. 13 points; together max. 78 points
2. Essays
Students are expected to write ten brief position papers (300-600 words each) on all topics. Choice of the issues must be reasonably explained and well argued. A good position paper includes:
a. A summary of the essential argument(s) and possible criticisms of assigned readings.
b. Personal opinion(s) of the author embedded in the general context of the problem and based on his/her readings.
c. Well-argued issues for the discussion. Each position paper could be evaluated by 0-2 points (max. 22 points together for all papers).
Final Grading:
A. 92 – 100
B. 84 – 91
C. 76 – 83
D. 68 – 75
E. 60 – 67
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
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