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POL1001

Introduction to Political Science: Political Theory and Political Behaviour

Credits 15
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

This course offers an introduction to political theory, including the main concepts and thoughts from classical political philosophers to more recent contributors. In political behaviour, the students are offered an introduction to important theories and empirical research on the topics of political participation, electoral behaviour, and opinion formation in Norway and other democracies.

Learning outcome

To provide the students with an overview of the main models and concepts within the field of political behaviour. In the theory part, the students are supposed to get an overview of the main Western political thoughts.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures per week throughout the semester, 2 hours of group discussion and term paper supervision. A term paper of 4000 words (10 pages) has to be approved. The term paper may be a joint project of up to 3 students. A list of possible topics will be presented.

Forms of assessment: 5-hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Term paper

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SVPOL104 15 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course 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.

Subject areas

  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Anders Todal Jenssen

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-14 Time 09:00 Duration 5 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-31 Time 09:00 Duration 5 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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