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Students are able to explain and describe main political processes, institutions, structures and political fields and corresponding issues. They identify and critically reflect integral parts of scientific work, research literature and discuss the state of research and formulate research issues and arguments. 

The lecture provides an introduction to the field of political science, with a particular focus on political systems and the history of political ideas. The lecture provides an overview of political processes, institutions, structures, and policy fields. The intended audience are those who are starting the study of political science.

No specific methodological approach is favoured in the course; readings cover a wide range of approaches to the study of political science.

Exam at the end of the course

Will be specified in the syllabus (via OLAT)

none

The attendance regulations will be announced at the beginning of the course.