PMCb1001 Introduction to Politics

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2024
Rozsah
2/0/0. 6 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Vlastimil Havlík, Ph.D. (přednášející)
doc. Marek Rybář, M.A., Ph.D. (přednášející)
Mgr. Deretha Bester, BA (cvičící)
Garance
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Vlastimil Havlík, Ph.D.
Katedra politologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
St 10:00–11:40 M117
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
The aim of this course is to answer a basic question: What is politics? In searching to do so it analyses changes in understanding this term and brings up concepts crucial for the study of comparative politics in general and the relationship of politics and media in particular: state, society, political power, division of power, institutions, representation, political system, political parties and democracy. Also, the course introduces the basic methodological approaches in social sciences, defines the terms on the edge between political science and other social science disciplines (participation, socialization, political culture). In sum, the course provides students with basic terminology used in political science and, at the same time, crucial for understanding the complex relationship between the media and politics.
Výstupy z učení
After completing the course, a student will be able to define and describe important concepts used in comparative politics and the study of politics and the media. A student will also get familiar with basic assumptions and terminology of research in social sciences.
Osnova
  • 1. Politics and political power
  • 2. State
  • 3. Democracy
  • 4. Political ideologies
  • 5. Non-democratic regimes
  • 6. Sociology of politics
  • 7. Reading week
  • 8. Approaches in social sciences
  • 9. Political institutions – types of regimes
  • 10. Political institutions – political parties
  • 11. Political institutions – the European Union
  • 12. Civil society
  • 13. Final exam
Literatura
    povinná literatura
  • Garner, R., Lawson, S., & Ferdinand, P. (2016). Introduction to politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Heywood, A. (2019). Politics. Red Globe Press.
  • McCormick, J. (2017). Understanding the European Union: a concise introduction. Palgrave.
  • Zuckerman, A. S. (2019). Doing political science: An introduction to political analysis. Abington: Routledge.
    neurčeno
  • Campus, D., & Pasquino, G. (2009). Masters of political science. Colchester: ECPR Press.
Výukové metody
Lectures, class discussion, short papers for class discussions.
Metody hodnocení
Five multiple choice quizzes given at the beginning of every second class (each for 5 points). Five position papers (each for 5 points, up to two pages discussing selected topics), a final test with 5 questions (each for 10 points). 60 points out of 100 needed to pass.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
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Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích podzim 2022, podzim 2023.
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