GLCb1005 Fundamentals in Political Science and Security Studies

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Michal Pink, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Aneta Pinková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Věra Stojarová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Syed Harun Jamallullail (seminar tutor)
Ing. Soňa Enenkelová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Věra Stojarová, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: prof. PhDr. Věra Stojarová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 8:00–9:40 P24b
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(B)
none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 23/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The course serves as the introduction to political science and security studies. The focus will be given on the application of different theories. The course is aimed at the students enrolled in the BA study programme Global Challenges: Politics, Society, Environment.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to identify and summarize the most important theories in both political science and security studies and apply the knowledge gained. The student will be able to analyse given problem out of political science/security studies field based on the theoretical framework learnt.
Key topics

Political science

·       Danzinger, James N. – Smith Charles Anthony. 2016. Understanding the Political World. A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Twelfth Edition. Boston: Pearson, pp. 3-7, 9-18.

·       Heywood, Andrew. 2013. Politics. Fourth edition. London: Macmillan education, Palgrave, pp. 2-26.

 

Political ideologies

·       Heywood, Andrew. 2013. Politics. Fourth edition. London: Macmillan education, Palgrave, pp. 27-55.

 

Political regimes and political systems

·       Danzinger, James N. – Smith Charles Anthony. 2016. Understanding the Political World. A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Twelfth Edition. Boston: Pearson, pp. 163-185.

·       Heywood, Andrew. 2013. Politics. Fourth edition. London: Macmillan education, Palgrave, pp. 80-107, 284-300, 309-318, 332-340, 344-350.

 

Political participation and elections

·       Danzinger, James N. – Smith Charles Anthony. 2016. Understanding the Political World. A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Twelfth Edition. Boston: Pearson, pp. 64-73.

·       Heywood, Andrew. 2013. Politics. Fourth edition. London: Macmillan education, Palgrave, pp. 196-220.

 

Party systems

·       Danzinger, James N. – Smith Charles Anthony. 2016. Understanding the Political World. A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Twelfth Edition. Boston: Pearson, pp. 188-191.

·       Heywood, Andrew. 2013. Politics. Fourth edition. London: Macmillan education, Palgrave, pp. 221-243.

 

Security Studies

 

Security Studies and International Relations. Security for Whom? Realist and liberal tradition. Collective security.

·       Morgan, Patrick. Security in International Politics. Traditional Approaches. In Collins. Allan. Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 200713-35 (22pp)

Copenhagen school and human security

·       Collins. Allan. Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 200713-35 (127-221pp) (96pp)

·       Buzan, Barry-Waever, Ole-de Wilde, Kaap. Security. A New Framework for Analysis. Lynne Rienner Publishers 1998 London. First chapter. Security Analysis: Conceptual Apparatus.  Available on is. (20 pp)

·       Prezelj, I. Challenges in Conceptualizing and Providing Human Security. In: HUMSEC, Issue 2. (20 pp)

·       Kerr, Pauline. Human Security. In Collins, A. Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. Pp. 91-109 (18 pp)

Gender, children, migration and security.  

·       Adamson, F. Migration and security. in Money, Jeannette and Lockhart, Sarah P., (eds.), Introduction to International Migration: Population Movements in the 21st Century. London: Routledge, 2021, pp. 244-262.

Introduction into global security

·       Modern world history, chapters 16-19. (160 pp)

·       Cold war 1945-89. (28 pp)

·       National Council for Educational Research and Training. Contemporary world politics. Textbook in political science. Pp. 1-50 and 81-99. https://afeias.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Class-12-CONTEMPORARY-WORLD-POLITICS-english.pdf.

 

Introduction into international organisations.

·       International organisations. (18 pp.)

Study resources and literature
  • see Syllabus
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
The course is designed as a series of lectures followed by seminar sessions. The students are required to study the reading materials assigned every week.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
1) Presentation and participation in discussions (maximum 10 points)
2) Paper (maximum 30 points)
3) Pass the test (maximum 80 points)

Evaluation:
A. 120-110 points
B. 109-100 points
C. 99-90 points
D. 89-80 points
E. 79-72 points
F. > 71 points
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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