ZAPO Introduction to Political Science

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2000
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Lubomír Kopeček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Ivan Malý, CSc.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Fuksová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Introduction to Political Science (ZAPO) This course has a general character and it should contribute to broadening the knowledge of social sciences among students with economic, business and administration specialisations. The content of the course is the study of politics as a social phenomenon and its aim is to introduce students to political science as one of human sciences. Students are provided with the opportunity: (1) to become familiar with the nature of politics as a social institution, which is of vital importance for functioning, administration and co-ordination of interests in modern society. (2) to acquire basic facts about institutions and mechanisms of political power. Great stress will be on the presentation of principles ruling democratic organization of political life in the society. Other topics will include ways of democratic decision-making and institutes of political choice, political parties and their function in parliamentary democracy and also some dilemmas of modern democracy. Prerequisite for this course is the knowledge gained in Sociology for Economists, Introduction to Applied Philosophy and Fundamentals of Law. Examination: essay, oral examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: max. 20 cizích studentů; cvičení pouze pro studenty ESF
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999.
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