Learning outcomes

To develop an understanding of the political and societal aspects of democratisation, focusing on Central and Eastern European political party systems, to provide an overview of ideological and organisational aspects of political parties and party systems from the viewpoint of political science, to contribute to the ability to approach these topics proactively, to support writing and presenting comprehensive thematic analytical papers.

Contents

The course analyses the political and societal aspects of democratisation focusing on the political party systems of Central and Eastern Europe, especially the new CEE members of European Union. The consolidation of political systems of CEE states seems to offer interesting perspectives for students from all EU regions because besides post-communist context also the processes of globalisation, especially economic globalisation that no doubt affect all EU political systems seem to exert significant and visible influence in CEE party politics.

Teaching methods

6-24 hours of lectures and seminars

Teaching language

English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

Spring 2009.

Study materials

Articles.

Belongs to following study modules