SFS10112 Political Theory and Theory of Democracy (Autumn 2015)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for økonomi, språk og samfunnsfag
- Course Leader:
- Pål Foss
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is affiliated to the following study programme
Specialisation course in the Bachelor Programme in Business Administration: specialisation in Political Science
Part of the component worth 60 ECTS credits that can make up the Bachelor Programme in Society, Language and Culture
Elective course in the Bachelor Programme in International Communication
Teaching semester
Bachelor Programme in Business Administration, specialisation in Political Science: semester 5 (autumn)
Bachelor Programme in Society, Language and Culture: semester 1, 3 or 5 (autumn)
Bachelor Programme in International Communication: semester 5 (autumn)
Content
- Introduction to political analysis
- Political theory
- Public choice political economy
- Theory of democracy
The first and most comprehensive topic deals with the most important political philosophies and ideologies with predominantly normative objectives. Furthermore, an introduction is given to public choice, an economic theory of politics, including game theory and social choice theory. The course also covers the relationship between politics and economics.
Fundamental issues and theory of democracy will be covered in a more general presentation of the subject. Approaches, methods and issues in political science are covered, and particular attention is given to the interaction between the economic and political systems.
The student's learning outcomes on passing the course
The students have basic knowledge in the different areas within political theory.
SKILLS
The students have received training in thinking systematically and in reflecting on central political science issues.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The students have gained general analytical competence.
Teaching and learning methods
Workload
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Assignments must be approved before students may sit the exam.
Exam
Written exam lasting 4 hours. No support materials permitted. Grading scale
from A to F.
Course evaluation
The feedback we receive from our students plays a decisive role in our ability to offer the best possible courses and study programmes. This course is evaluated as follows:
- Mid-semester evaluation
- Continuous evaluation/final evaluation
The results are processed by/in:
- teacher group
- head of studies
- local Committee for Study Quality
Reading list
Updated June 5th 2014:
Midgaard, Knut og Raino Malnes (2009). Politisk tenkning. (3. utg.). Oslo: Universitetforlaget.
Østerud, Øyvind (2007). Statsvitenskap: Innføring i politisk analyse (4. utg.). Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. (Brukes også i andre emner.)
Cahn, Steven M. (red) (2012). Classics of Political and Moral Philosophy. New York: Oxford Universtiy Press.
Hovi, Jon (2008). Spillteori: En innføring. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget.
Mill, John Stuart (2010). Om Friheten. Vidarforlaget 2010 og Bokklubbens kulturbibliotek 2010.