Introduction to Political Science

Lehrinhalte

Students are familiarised with a wide range of political science topics: - the relationship between political ideas and political interests, and their impact on political decision-making - politics and constitution - populism, extremism and terrorism - democracy and dictatorship - the political science systems approach - various methods of political science work.

Art der Vermittlung

face to face

Art der Veranstaltung

compulsory

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

Michael Thöndl, Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft, 2. Aufl. Wien, Köln, Weimar 2015, sowie diverse Texte für die Übungen. Heywood, Andrew (2007): Politics. 3rd edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan (BEWE)

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Lecture, small group work, discussions.

Prüfungsmethode

Classroom teaching, group assignments, written final exam

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

Europäische Wirtschaft und Unternehmensführung (Bachelor)

Akademischer Grad

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Berufsbegleitend

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

WS2026

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

1 WS

Incoming

Nein

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

After successful completion of the course, students can - Reproduce the main aspects of political science problems and distinguish them from everyday political understanding - Describe and illustrate the main theoretical principles - Describe political science problems - Explain political developments - Apply theoretical models to simple practical examples - Interpret scientific texts, to identify and evaluate their statements - Trite own texts according to scientific criteria - Formulate scientific arguments

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

0389-20-01-BB-DE-09