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| SYLLABUS |
| Political Science 4, advanced course ,
30 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Fristående kurs
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Political Science - SKA
SUBJECT AREA
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COURSE CODE |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- demonstrate a critical and analytical approach to political questions and phenomena,
- understand and argue for different positions within science theory and in this light reflect on the possibilities and limitations of political science,
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the research-related specialisations that are covered in the elective modules,
- independently plan, carry out and present a political science related study linked to relevant theorising
- understand the contribution of the own work and its relation to earlier research in the chosen field,
- realise the scientific theoretical nature of the own work and the importance this has for the production and results of the essay,
- reflect on the own work and the work of others, based on questions regarding the presentation and organisation of the text. |
| CONTENTS |
Two Optional Courses, 7.5 + 7.5 credits
These modules comprise study of literature in a relevant political science research field. The supply of specialisation courses reflect the existing competence and scientific interests of the teaching staff, and is changed continuously. A list of current alternatives is provided by the department.
Thesis, 15 credits
This module requires planning, implementation and defence of a scientific work, and review of another student's work. The degree project may be written individually or by two students. The work is presented as an essay. |
| TEACHING |
| On the optional courses lectures are given to introduce and develop the course contents. The lectures complement the reading list. The seminars constitute a central part of the students' learning processes and give the opportunity to reflect and collectively discuss critically, in order to develop the approach and skills. The student is expected to be well prepared for the lectures and to have accomplished the seminar preparations according to the instructions that are given in the course guide. The student is expected to assimilate the reading list independently and/or in self-organised reading groups. For the module Thesis, the teaching is mainly conducted through supervision, individually and/or in groups, and through seminars, particularly the final examination seminar. As with the seminars, the student is expected to be well prepared for the supervision and, at the group supervision, be prepared, in a dialogue, to give constructive criticism on another student's work. Parts that involve examination are compulsory. |
| EXAMINATION |
The elective in-depth courses are examined through written and individual take-home examination and active participation in seminars. The examiner may, depending on the number of students or out of consideration for the nature of the course material, prescribe an individual oral exam. The thesis is examined through presentation and defence of an essay and a review of another student's essay at a specific essay seminar.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Passing grade in Political Science, basic course 30 credits and continuation course, 30 credits, and completed Political Science, in-depth course with at least 22.5 credits approved (or the equivalent). In addition to the above, documented knowledge in Swedish and English is required, equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle studies. |
| GRADING |
| A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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Political Science 4, advanced course
Statsvetenskap 4, avancerad kurs |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
IEI - Department of Management and Engineering |
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| Registrar No: LiU-2008/00111 |
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Course Code: 733A01 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Political Science - SKA |
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Education level |
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Subject Area Code |
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Field of Education |
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Advanced level |
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SKA |
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SA |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2008-06-01
Latest revision 2011-11-03
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