Course - Specialization in Political Science: Political Communication and Political Behaviour - POL2016
POL2016
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.
Specialization in Political Science: Political Communication and Political Behaviour
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
Credits
7.5
Level
Intermediate course, level II
Course start
Spring 2027
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
English
Location
Trondheim
Examination arrangement
School exam
About
About the course
Course content
This course is about what shapes people's political behaviour, such as their knowledge concerning political issues, their interest and ability to participate in politics and their political preferences. The course gives an in-depth study of some of the key models in electoral research, research on political participation, and research on short-term and long-term media influence.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have knowledge of and understand the central models in the area of political behaviour and political communication
Skills - the student shall:
- be trained and tested in their ability to give a presentation of a research question related to central research questions in the area of political behaviour and political communication
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures per week in the first half of the semester.
Further on evaluation
Assessment: 3-hour written exam in week 9
Recommended previous knowledge
POL1001 and SOS1002
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Provided at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| POL2006 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2011 |
| POL2010 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2011 |
Subject areas
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
School exam
Weighting
100/100
Examination aids
Code E
Duration
3 hours
Exam system
Inspera Assessment
Place and room
Not specified yet.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2027
School exam
Weighting
100/100
Examination aids
Code E
Duration
3 hours
Exam system
Inspera Assessment
Place and room
Not specified yet.