Political Science

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Political Science
Leerdoelen	E2: knowledge and understanding of key concepts and concept structures in the study of political phenomena, such as politics, the state, society, political systems and power; E5: knowledge and understanding of methods of historical, legal, social and/or economic research; E9: the ablilty to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to critically and systematically evaluate a wide array of beliefs, ideas and data, and to identify and analyse complex issues; E14: the ability to process effectively and efficiently large amounts of information and knowledge;
Omschrijving	The Political Science course is designed to endow you with knowledge and insight into the major political science approaches, since a thorough understanding of political phenomena is a prerequisite for any student of international relations. Therefore, this course will provide an introduction to theories, models and approaches relating to the analysis of political phenomena such as rational choice, political psychology and political systems. The module also discusses several important concepts such as power, influence, legitimacy and ideology. Students are thus equipped with a theoretical framework in which to place their knowledge
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege, werkcollege, zelfstudie
Toetsvorm	schriftelijk tentamen (Written exam in week 8 or 9. The exam is based on the literature, the lectures and the seminars.)
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	dr. G.C. van Roozendaal
Docent(en)	drs. B.L. Aardema ,prof. dr. H.W. Hoen ,dr. C.H. Horstmeier , F.F. Kiesow Cortez, MA. ,drs. H. Sportel , vacancy ,dr. G.C. van Roozendaal
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Workbook Political Science (to be found on Nestor) Reader Political Science (to be ordered) Other: to be announced
Entreevoorwaarden	Admittance to the bachelor IRIO.
Opmerkingen	Only IRIO-students are allowed to participate in this course.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ba Internationale Betr. en Intern. Organisatie  ( Major) 1 semester II a verplicht