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Compulsory Module 1: Political Science Research Methods (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are proficient in important methods of empirical research in political science and can apply these methods to various case studies.
Compulsory Module 2: Politics and Gender (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a solid understanding of the key currents in gender studies in political science and are able to analyze the interdependence of gender and other categories -such as ethnicity, class, sexuality - with consideration of historical developments and the potential for change. Students can critically examine various types of political theories and empirical research in terms of their explicit and implicit gender norms. They can independently evaluate political strategies and gender policy in national, European and international contexts.
Compulsory Module 3: Governance and Political Leadership (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students can discuss and explain the key theories and concepts of governance and political leadership, including the empirical conditions and manifestations of various political systems. Furthermore, they can compare and evaluate various forms and problems of governance and political leadership in diverse contexts.
Compulsory Module 4: Federalism and Federal Politics (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students can analyse and evaluate the specific functional logic of federal systems in comparison to centralized states. They are able to critically examine and evaluate the distribution of Tasks and responsibilities, the institutions and actors, as well as questions of governability in multilevel systems.
Compulsory Module 5: European Integration I: Theories and Politics in Global Contexts (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to reconstruct, analyse and evaluate theoretical models and conceptual proposals concerning EU integration in order to promote an understanding of integration and cooperation processes. They know and are able to characterize the features of the political system of the EU, including inter-institutional negotiation and decision-making processes, functional specialization, the embedding of the EU in international contexts such as the WTO and the UN, and cooperation between the EU and other states and international organizations.
Compulsory Module 6: European Integration II: Multi-Level Governance and European Democratic Society (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to reconstruct the embedding of EU bodies, member states, and non-governmental organizations in the multilevel system of the EU. They can describe and explain the complex interactions, interdependencies and cooperative efforts of institutions and processes. Students are able to analyse issues concerning the democratic legitimacy of European government.
Compulsory Module 7: Orders and Change in International Relations (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students discuss various concepts of political systems in terms of development, structure and change of international systems. Applying appropriate theory, they are able to analyse systems on regional and global scales and within various policy areas. In addition, students identify and discuss normative issues.
Compulsory Module 8: Actors and Agency in International Relations (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to see actors in international relations from a pluralistic standpoint. In-depth analysis of theoretical approaches allows students to reconstruct, analyse and evaluate the logic and courses of action of nation states, international and transnational organizations, national committees and political decision makers.
Compulsory Module 9: Electoral Analysis (7.5 ECTS-AP, 4 SSt.)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to evaluate and apply the theoretical and empirical instruments of electoral analysis, i.e. psephology. They can identify central theories and models of the behaviour of participants, on both the supply and demand side, and of the media. Students are able to analyse specific research questions.
Compulsory Module 10: Political Communication (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to identify and evaluate fundamental structures, processes, developments and trends of the various media systems, country-specific communication cultures and their influence on public opinion. Using various theoretical approaches, students can analyse factors that alter communication systems. Moreover, they can connect political-cultural attitudes to country-specific patterns and various communication practices.
Agreement on the topic, the scope and the form of the Master's Thesis on the basis of a brief summary of the contents (abstract) as well as agreement on the work processes and the study progress. Planning of an appropriate time frame for the completion of the Master's Thesis.
Compulsory Module 11: Preparation of the Master's Thesis (7.5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After successful completion of this module, the students will be able to write a brief summary of the content of the planned Master's Thesis (abstract), to outline an anticipated schedule and to conclude a written Master's Thesis agreement.
Compulsory Module 12: Master's Thesis Defense (2.5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of all other modules and the master's thesis
Learning Outcome: To reflect on the master's thesis within the context of the entire degree programme. The Primary focus is on theoretical understanding, methodology, communication of findings, and presentation skills.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).