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Archived Curricula Guide 2008–2010
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VALTP4 Political Systems 5 ECTS
Organised by
Political Science

Learning outcomes

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)

Belongs to following study modules

Dept. of Political Science and International Relations
Basic Studies (Political Science)
2008–2009
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
VALTP4 Parliamentary Democracy in the European Union
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
VALTP4 Johdatus Euroopan unioniin
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
VALTP4 Kuntien tehtävät ja niiden organisointi
Dept. of Political Science and International Relations