ST-103 Comparative Politics
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Gjermund Haslerud
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Political Science
- Bachelor's Programme in Business Administration
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Political Science, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
The course gives an introduction to using comparative methods in political science and political sociology. Emphasis is attached to application of analytical models.
Learning outcomes
Upon success completion of the course, the student should be able to
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Reflect on the field of comparative politics as a subfield within political science
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Hva knowledge of the main theoretical debates within the field of comparative politics.
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Understand the logics of comparison and comparative methods as a particular research design.
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Use the comparative analytical framework to analyse a wide range of political systems and events across and within different countries
Examination requirements
Before entering exams students must submit a written assignment. Instruction will be made available in "Canvas".
Teaching methods
Lectures and group work.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability.
Assessment methods and criteria
5 hour written examination with graded assessment.