Course: Theory of Political Sciences

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Course title Theory of Political Sciences
Course code KVS/BTEPQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Konečný Karel, doc. PhDr. CSc.
  • Hampl David, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Krákora Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tungul Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D., M.A.
Course content
Political science as a social science. Overview of the history of political thought. Political ideology. Political system. Political parties. Political Party Systems. Elections and electoral systems. Democracy, direct and representative.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Homework for Teaching - 14 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 19 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Lectures and seminars are focused on bringing the issue to political science. Students will be introduced to the field of political science as a social science with an emphasis on political ideology, political system, political partisanship and electoral systems. Students will also learn the basic concepts of political science, including theory and definition of democracy, totalitarianism and authoritarianism. After completing the course, students should be able to: "Define basic concepts "Clarify the operation of the political system "Characterize the issue of electoral and party systems "Explain the role of direct and representative democracy
Knowledge of political theory.
Prerequisites
Orientation in policy issues.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

contact hours Preparation for seminar Seminar work Preparing for the colloquium
Recommended literature
  • Dvořáková, V., Kunc, J. (1994). O přechodech k demokracii.. Praha: SLON.
  • Adamová, K., Křížkovský, L. (1997). Politologie.. Praha: Kodex Bohemia.
  • Cabada, L., Kubát, M. a kol. (2002). Úvod do studia politické vědy. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia.
  • Cabada, L., Vodička, K. (2007). Politický systém České republiky. Portál: Praha.
  • Miller, D. (ed.). (1995). Blackwellova encyklopedie politického myšlení.. Brno: CDK.
  • Říchová, B. (2000). Přehled moderních politologických teorií. Portál: Praha.
  • ŘÍCHOVÁ, B. (2002). Úvod do současné politologie. Praha: Portál.
  • Scruton, R. (1989). Slovník politického myšlení. Brno: Atlantis.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences with a Focus on Education (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences with a Focus on Education (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences with a Focus on Education (BB17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter