Course - Theories and Models in Political Economy - POL2012
POL2012
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Theories and Models in Political Economy
New from the academic year 2010/2011
Credits
7.5
Level
Foundation courses, level I
Course start
Spring 2011
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination arrangement
Written examination
About
About the course
Course content
The course analyzes political decision-making processes using perspectives from economics and political science.
Learning outcome
The purpose is to give the students knowledge of theories and models that describe political decision-making processes. The students shall acquire knowledge of election models, interest group models, and models of bureaucracy.
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of exercises every second week. Compulsory activity: One approved term paper. The term paper can be written as a joint project by up to four students.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper(s) and excercise(s). Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1000, SØK1001
Required previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SØK2101 | 7.5 sp | |
| SØK2102 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Skriftlig
Weighting
100/100
Date
2011-06-10
Time
09:00
Duration
4 timer
Place and room
Not specified yet.