Course: Comparison of Political Systems 2

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Course title Comparison of Political Systems 2
Course code KPE/KPS2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lebeda Tomáš, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Zapletalová Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šaradín Pavel, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Lysek Jakub, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Melichar Hynek, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Spanish political system Italian political system Central and Eastern Europe. Forms of government after Communism. Political system of Poland Political system of Slovakia Political system of Hungary Political systems of Slovenia and Croatia Political system of Russian Federation Political systems of Baltic States Political system of Ukraine Political system of Romania and Bulgaria Comparing political systems in CEE. Problems of democracy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The course, which draws on knowledge and skills learned in previous courses (Theory and Analysis of Politics and Comparison of Political Systems 1), focuses on political systems of selected countries in Southern, Central and Eastern Europe. The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive information on functioning of the government and to present features of given political system considered to be unique or characteristic. Lectures and course readings contribute not only to detailed knowledge of single political systems, but also develop students? skills useful for comparison of political systems and their components.
Ability to analyse and compare different types of government in Europe.
Prerequisites
Comparison of Political Systems 1 Active knowledge of English
KPE/SPZ
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KPE/SPZD

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Essay

Comprehensive knowledge of assigned readings. Written assignment.
Recommended literature
  • CABADA, Ladislav a kol. Komparace politických systémů III. Nové demokracie střední a východní Evropy. Praha: VŠE, 2008..
  • STRMISKA, Maxmilián a kol. Politické strany moderní Evropy: Analýza stranickopolitických systémů. Praha: Portál, 2005..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Politics and European Studies (2015) Category: Social sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter