SFS20207 Political Science Extension Course: Comparative Politics/Political Theory (Autumn 2010)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for økonomi, språk og samfunnsfag
- Course Leader:
- Geir Conrad Tufte
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is affiliated to the following study programme
Optional for students with foundation courses in connected fields.
Teaching semester
Content
The course consists of a block with one part Political Theory and one part Comparative Politics.
Polititcal Theory
Political Theory deals with
- Liberty
- Justice
- Liberalism
Comparative Politics
This part of the course deals with some of the main issues in comparative politics. It has three components:
- Political systems, structures and functions
- Forms of democracy
- Challenges to representative democracy
Teaching and learning methods
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Exam
Portfolio
The exam is made up of a portfolio containing two individual papers, one on Political Theory and one on Comparative Politics. Each papier shall be from four to six pages.
The papers can be written in English or Norwegian. A final mark is given according to a five-point scale, A to F.
Reading list
Political Theory:
Nozick, Robert (1974/2007) Anarchy, State and Utopia, Oxford Blackwell
Rawls, John (2001) Justice as Fairness, Harvard University Press
Comparative Politics:
Narud, H.M. and T. Aalberg (eds.)(1999): Challenges to Representative Democracy; parties, Voters and Public Opinion. Oslo: Fagbokforlaget. Chapter 1 (compendium).
Hague, R. and M. Harrop (2010): Comparative Government and Politics. An Introduction. Newcastle: Palgrave. All chapters except 2 and 4.
Adjustments may happen. Information about changes of textbooks is given by the start of the semester. The last edition of a book will always be in force.