To introduce students to the basic properties and theories of modern European political systems.
Contents
Students will develop an understanding of how the Finnish and other national political systems in Europe function. In addition, basic knowledge of the EU's political system is provided.
Modes of study
Lectures, a book exam (see literature) and/or a compensatory essay to be agreed on with the teacher in charge.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Saukkonen (ed.), Paikkana politiikka. Tietoa ja tulkintoja Suomen poliittisesta järjestelmästä. Helsingin yliopisto, yleisen valtio-opin laitos 2003 (1 ECTS); McCormick, Understanding the European Union. Palgrave 2002 (2 ECTS); Hague - Harrop, Comparative Government and Politics. Palgrave 2004. 6th edition (2 ECTS)