Comparative Analysis of Political Systems

Introduction to the comparison of political systems using the examples of Germany, Italy and Austria, methodical procedure in conducting a political comparison, presentation and analysis of selected political fields (head of state, government, parliament, political parties, elections, interest groups, etc., including their historical depth dimension in the field of tension between democracy and dictatorship) and their normative control mechanisms (constitution), as well as foreign policy problems.

Art der Vermittlung

Präsenzveranstaltung

Art der Veranstaltung

Pflichtfach

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

Hague, R. / Harrop, M. (2013): Comparative Government and Politics. An Introduction, 9th edition, Basingstoke:
Kesselman, Mark et al. (2009): European Politics in Transition, 6th edition, Boston: Houghton Mifflin

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Lecture, group work, presentations, discussions.

Prüfungsmethode

Continuous assessment: Presentation: 50% (quality of the
presentation content and presentation style, discussion and answers to questions); Thesis statements and reference list: 50%
(content and formal criteria)

Voraussetzungen laut Lehrplan

Global Studies – Fundamentals and Global Studies – an Institutional Framework

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

European Economy and Business Management (English)

Akademischer Grad

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

2.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Vollzeit

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

2023

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

3 WS

Incoming

Nein

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

After successful completion of the course, students can:

  • describe and analyse the differences and similarities of political systems on the basis of selected political science criteria
  • identify political science questions and assign them to corresponding theories
  • research and evaluate empirical facts
  • analyse different political systems
  • interpret scientific texts and derive and evaluate central statements from them, as well as develop and evaluate scientific arguments
  • prepare scientific thesis papers.

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

1389-20-01-VZ-DE-28