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Archived Curricula Guide 2010–2011
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VALTA4 Political Institutions and Processes 5 ECTS
Organised by
Political Science
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
Dept. of Political Science and International Relations
Curricula 2008 – 2010

Learning outcomes

To understand political institutions, policy processes, political networks and democratic theories.

Contents

The books in the module provide an introduction to European political systems, different models of democracy, and theories of political networks.

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

Setälä, Demokratian arvo: Teoriat, käytännöt ja mahdollisuudet. Gaudeamus 2003 (1 ECTS);
Sorensen - Torfing, Theories of Democratic Network Governence. Palgrave 2007 (2 ECTS);
Gallagher - Laver - Mair, Representative Government in Modern Europe. McGraw Hill 2006. 4th edition. (2 ECTS)

Belongs to following study modules

Dept. of Political Science and International Relations
Intermediate Studies (Political Science)
2010–2011
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
VALTA4/VALTS2B The Politics of Semi-Presidentialism
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
VALTA4/VALTS2B 'Tavattavissa vaalien välilläkin': On 'Serving the People' and the Representative Roles of Members of Parliament
Dept. of Political Science and International Relations