To introduce students to the main lines of political thought and to key political ideologies and their historical development. In addition, students will become familiar with the ideologies of Finnish political parties.
Contents
To learn about main lines of political thinking, key political ideologies, and the development of the ideologies of Finnish political parties.
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
Heywood, Political Ideologies. Palgrave 2007, 4th edition (3 ECTS); Paastela - Paloheimo (eds.), Suomen puolueiden periaateohjelmat. Politiikan tutkimuksen laitos 2008 (2 ECTS)