To understand the basic functions of civil society and the main forms of political participation.
Contents
The students will become familiar with main concepts, theories and research on civil society and political participation, with particular emphasis on the role of elections.
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
Keane, Civil Society. Stanford University Press 1998 (2 ECTS); Paloheimo - Raunio (edit.), Suomen puolueet ja puoluejärjestelmä. WSOY 2008 (2 ECTS); Evans, Voters and Voting. An Introduction. Sage Publications 2003. (1 ECTS)