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POLI 4770 – Modern Political Systems (Emphasis on Europe)

SE 3

3

Block

keine Angabe

Englisch

A comparative analysis of selected institutional and functional problems of both modern democratic and modern authoritarian political systems.

This course will analyze the constitutional structure and current policies and politics of several Western and Central European countries like Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Poland as well as the political system and major policies of the European Union. These case studies were selected because they represent different political systems with presidential, semi-presidential, and parliamentary institutions. We will discuss these case studies on the basis of current topics and currently debated policy issues. This course is an introduction into different European governments and the principles of the politics of the European Union. The course focuses on the essentials of European politics: the understanding of modern democracy; constitutions of parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems; political institutions; electoral and party systems; contemporary policy issues etc. By applying comparative methods, students will gain a deeper knowledge of the differences and similarities of several modern political systems. Current political events and policy developments will also be discussed. (Required field trip to Dachau)

Class Rules & Attendance The University of New Orleans International Summer School program has a mandatory class attendance policy. All students are required to attend class for all classes and any required lectures and field trips. No unexcused absences are allowed. However, UIBK students who have to miss a UNO class due to UIBK examinations in the first two weeks of our program, can receive one excused absence for this. Any further unexcused class days will result in an academic penalty. Each faculty member determines the penalty for missed classes. Most professors deduct a letter grade for each additional missed class day. For details, please refer to your course syllabi, which will be distributed on the first day of class. Mail: Center-New-Orleans@uibk.ac.at
Beginn: 1. Juli 2013

01.07.-08.08.2013, 09:30 - 10:50 Uhr