The main objective of the course is to deepen and broaden theoretical knowledge of the students in the problems of European political systems. Lectures concentrate on selected European countries and regions (France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, Benelux). During the lectures, emphasis is put to the constitutional development of these countries, their power, legislative and political and non-political institutions. Seminars concentrate of party and electoral systems of selected countries and actual political development.
Students who have completed this course are able to utilize theoretical knowledge in practical situation. They will broaden their knowledge in the area of political systems and strengthen their analytical skills.
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Bale, T. (2021). European Politics: A comparative introduction. London.
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Caramani, Daniele (ed.). Comparative Politics. Oxford. 2020.
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Císař, J. Moc a síla prezidentů Francouzské republiky. Plzeň. 2023.
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Clark, William Roberts, Golder, Matt, Golder, Sona N. Principles of Comparative Politics. Washington. 2024.
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Coman, Ramona, Crespy, Amandine, Schmidt, Vivien A. (eds.). (2020). Governance and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union. Cambridge.
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Costello, Rory ? Robinson, Neil (eds.). Comparative European Politics: Distinctive Democracies, Common Challenges. Oxford. 2024.
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De Vries, Catherine E. ? Hobolt, Sara B. ? Proksch, Sven-Oliver ? Slapin, Jonathan B. Foundations of European Politics: A Comparative Approach. Oxford. 2025.
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Dvořáková, V. a kol. (2008). Komparace politických systémů I. Základní modely demokratických systémů. Praha.
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Fiala, V. (2002). Politický systém skndinávských zemí. Olomouc.
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Hague, Rod, Harrop, Martin ? McCormick, John. Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction. London. 2021.
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Kunc, J. (2000). Stranické systémy v re/konstrukci: Belgie, Itálie, Španělsko, Československo, Česká repubika. Praha.
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Lelieveldt, Herman ? Princen, Sebastiaan. The Politics of the European Union. Cambridge. 2023.
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Magone, José M. (2019). Contemporary European Politics: A Comparative Introduction. London - New York.
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McCormick, John. Comparative Government and Politics. London. 2025.
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Perrotino, M. (2005). Francouzský politický systém. Praha.
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Rovná, L. (2004). Kdo vládne Británii?. Praha.
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Říchová, B. a kol. (2009). Komparace politických systémů II. Západoevropské politické systémy.. Praha.
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Strmiska, M. a kol. (2005). Politické strany moderní Evropy. Praha.
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