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SYLLABUS
Comparative European Politics, 7 ECTS Credits
 
COURSE CATEGORY   Master´s programme in International and European Relations
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Political Science - SKA
SUBJECT AREA  
  COURSE CODE   733A14
AIM OF THE COURSE
After completion of the course, students should be able to
- critically analyse contemporary European political, economic and legal practice according to the major theoretical frameworks discussed in the subject,
- critically analyse the role of individual states in the EU,
- utilise analytical tools to examine contemporary European relationships,
- account for centrifugal and interactive aspects of European national and trans−national interconnections and interdependence in broad temporal and spatial terms,
- discuss possible future developments in Europe and the EU.
CONTENTS
The aim for the student is to empirically and theoretically examine Europe, and the European Union, and to critically analyse temporal and spatial developments.

The course covers the following areas:
- comparative European politics,
- political socialisation and participation,
- multi−level governance in the EU.
TEACHING
The subject will be delivered by means of lectures for an overview of the readings and knowledge base of the subject; seminars and discussions to reinforce the knowledge gained from the lectures and the readings and which allow possibilities for reflection and discussion; and workshops.
Language of instruction: English.
EXAMINATION
Active participation in compulsory seminars, workshops, and written essays.



Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In-depth study of at least 90 ECTScredits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS).
The programme provides advanced level studies for students of political science, economics, history, sociology, and other social sciences as well as for students with other disciplinary backgrounds who can demonstrate an ability to develop their potential in the topic.
GRADING
The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F
CERTIFICATE
COURSE LITERATURE
The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.
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.
 
Comparative European Politics
Comparative European Politics
 
Department responsible
for the course or equivalent:
IEI - Department of Management and Engineering
           
Registrar No: 1332/06-41   Course Code: 733A14      
    Exam codes: see Local Computer System      
Subject/Subject Area : Political Science - SKA          
           
Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education  
A1X   Advanced level     SKA   SA