POL215 Czech Politics

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Stanislav Balík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Stanislav Balík, Ph.D.
Division of Politology – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Supplier department: Division of Politology – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 11:30–13:00 P51 Posluchárna V. Čermáka
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 goal of the course is to provide basic information on characteristic features of political system of the Czech Republic since 1992. At the end of the course students should be able to: - define the basic periods of Czech politics; - name the main institutions of contemporary political system and their authorities; - analyze their relations.
Syllabus
  • 1. Organization of the course 2. Democracy in the Czech Republic, Czech Constitution 3. Bill of Rights and Freedoms 4. Parliament of the Czech Republic 5. President of CR 6. Reading week 7. Government of CR 8. Test, Selfgovernment, Czech National Bank 9. Justice in CR 10. Political parties 1992-2002 11. Political parties 2002-2012 12. Organized interests 13. Exam
Literature
  • VODIČKA, Karel and Ladislav CABADA. Politický systém České republiky : historie a současnost. 2. aktualiz. a rozš. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2007, 374 s. ISBN 9788073673376. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion
Assessment methods
- seminary paper - oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: není určeno pro studenty politologie
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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