Studies on State and Politics [2105-EPE-L-D1SSAP] Semestr zimowy 2019/20
Konwersatorium, grupa nr 2

Heywood Andrew, Politics, 4th Edition, Palgrave Macmillan.

1. Introduction to the program.

2. The concept of politics. Political ideologies.

3. The origin and essence of the state. Elements of state definition. The concept of state. State features. Goals, tasks and functions of the state. The form of governments – models and examples.

4. The notion of political regime. Democratic and nondemocratic political regime – main characteristics, differences and examples. Features of democracy.

5. Party systems and political parties.

6. Legislative power.

7. Executive power. Political leadership.

8. Judical power. Rule of law. Constitution

9. Political representations, elections and voting.

10. Final exam

Lecture, class discussion, work in groups.

For this course to work well, all students must come to class prepared, having completed all assigned readings prior to class. Each session will start with an open discussion about contemporary politics.

I will provide an overview lecture for each area we study and then will expect class members to participate in discussion about the research we read.

Course grade will be determined by a combination of the following factors:

- class participation in discussions,

- Final exam

Regular attendance is expected. More than 1 unexcused absences need to be complete during office hours.