Contemporary Political Systems 370-PS5-4ERACP

Profile of studies - general academic.
Form of study - full-time.
Course type - optional, specialization.
Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences.
Year of study / sem. - year IV / sem. VII.
The number of hours of didactic classes divided into forms of conducting classes - 30 hours of lecture
Teaching methods - classic lecture, consultation, E-learning lecture.
ECTS points - 6.
Student workload balance - participation in classes 15 hours, preparation for classes and exam (including 15 hours e-learning) 75 hours, participation in consultations related to classes 58 hours, exam - 2 hours. Total: 150 hours, corresponding to 6 ECTS credits.
Quantitative indicators - student workload related to activities requiring a teacher's direct participation 75 hours, which corresponds to 6 ECTS credits, and student workload that does not require direct teacher participation 75 hours, which corresponds to 3 ECTS credits.

Type of course

(in Polish) specjalizacyjne
elective courses

Mode

Blended learning

Prerequisites (description)

The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the main characteristics of the political systems of selected countries. The first part focuses on the types and features of political regimes, such as democracy, authoritarianism and totalitarianism. The course examines the typology of the main governmental systems. The second part concerns particular Western countries and is devoted to analyzing the history of constitutional law, political regime, relations between the authorities etc. It explores also political regimes in Russia and Belarus – the countries which are far from democratic standards.

Course coordinators

Piotr Czeczot

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:
KA7_WG1: has extended knowledge of the nature of legal sciences, their place in the system of sciences and their relations to other sciences

Skills:
KA7_UW1 is able to correctly interpret and explain the meanings of specific legal norms and the mutual relations between these norms within a specific field of law

Social competences:
KA7_KO1 understands the need for lifelong learning, is able to inspire and organize the learning process of others

Assessment criteria

multiple choice test or remotely on the EduPortal platform, assessment through work for credit (presentation during classes)

Depending on applicable regulations, the final test or final examination may be conducted using electronic means of communication or an oral exam.

Bibliography

1. A. Bebler, J. Seroka (eds.) , Contemporary Political Systems. Classifications and Typologies, London 1990.
2. R. Dahl, Democracy and its critics, Yale University Press 1989.
3. J. Schumpeter, Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy, New York 1950.
4. A. Lijphart, “Unequal Participation: Democracy’s Unresolved Dilemma.” American Political Science Review 1997, vol 91(1), pp. 1-14.
5. G. O’Donnell, “Delegative Democracy.” Journal of Democracy 1994, vol. 5(1), pp. 55-69.
6. J.T. Ishyiama, M. Breuning (eds.), 21 century Political Science. A Reference Handbook, Sage 2011.
7. J.S. Dryzek, B. Honig, A. Phillips (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory, Oxford University Press 2006.
8. K.E. Whittington, R.D. Kelemen, G.A. Calderia (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Law and Politics, Oxford University Press 2008.
9. R.E. Goodin, H.-D. Klingemann (eds.), A New Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University Press.
10. J.N. Druckman, D.P. Green, J.H. Kuklinsk,i A. Lupia (eds.), Cambridge Handbook of Experimental Political Science, Cambridge University Press 2011.

Additional information

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