VALTP1 Introduction to Political Science, 5 ECTS – Dept. of Political Science and International Relations

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VALTP1 Introduction to Political Science 5 ECTS

Organised by

Political Science

Belongs to following study modules

Teaching

Learning outcomes

To provide students with a basic knowledge of the key concepts, theories, methods, and research problems in political science.

The students become familiar with political science as a scholarly discipline and develop an understanding of the main political ideologies and types of political systems.

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Lectures	24 h	0 h

A series of lectures.

Modes of study

Lectures + literature, a book exam and/or a compensatory essay to be agreed on with the teacher in charge.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Heywood, Politics. Palgrave 2007. 3rd edition (2 ECTS)

Further information

Degree/major subject students: it is recommended that students take this course simultaneously with the course YYHT1 Current Issues in Social Sciences (General Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences).