Introduction to Political Science II

Course Information
TitleΕισαγωγή στην Πολιτική Επιστήμη ΙΙ / Introduction to Political Science II
CodeΚΥ0208
FacultySocial and Economic Sciences
SchoolPolitical Sciences
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodSpring
CoordinatorEftichia Teperoglou
CommonYes
StatusInactive
Course ID100001141
Class Information
Academic Year2018 – 2019
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Class ID
600122773
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Background
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The successful completion of the course will offer to students an understanding of the main theoretical concepts in the field of Political Science. They will be familiarized with the study of political parties, party systems, political regimes as well as issues related to political behaviour and pressure groups. The courses are complemented by extensive references to different political and electoral systems in the world, offering students the basis for a broader conceptual analysis of the political phenomenon.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Make decisions
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course is a continuation of the respective course of the previous winter semester. After introducing the students to key conceptual issues in the field of Political Science, the main objective of the current course is to provide a more in- depth analysis of various topics in Political Science both by presenting an overview of its main subfields, and through the analysis of the different facets of the political phenomenon. Εmphasis is given to acquiring knowledge regarding the executive power. The course also focuses on political behavior and in particular on electoral behavior and political culture issues. We examine the unconventional forms of political behavior, with emphasis on pressure / interest groups and social movements. Finally, the course is also framed by the theme of multi-level and global governance, aiming to offer to the students an understanding of the multifaceted approach of political analysis. The course is offered to Erasmus students: please contact the instructor for further information
Keywords
Political Science, parties, voters, party systems, political culture, multi-level government, executive power
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures421.5✓
Laboratory Work271.0✓
Reading Assigment552✓
Exams130.5
Total1375.0
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Heywood, Andrew (2014) Εισαγωγή στην Πολιτική, 4η Έκδοση, Επίκεντρο, Θεσσαλονίκη.
Additional bibliography for study
Hague, Rod/ Harrop, Martin (2011) Συγκριτική Πολιτική και Διακυβέρνηση, Κριτική, Αθήνα. Roskin, Michael /Cord, Robert/Medeiros, James/ Jones, Walter (2008) Εισαγωγή στην Πολιτική Επιστήμη, 10η Έκδοση, Επίκεντρο, Θεσσαλονίκη. Βall, Alan / Peters, Guy (2001) Σύγχρονη πολιτική και διακυβέρνηση. Εισαγωγή στην Πολιτική Επιστήμη, Παπαζήσης, Αθήνα.
Last Update
23-02-2019