Introduction to Political Science
| Title | Εισαγωγή στην Πολιτική Επιστήμη / Introduction to Political Science |
| Code | ΚΥ0101 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Political Sciences |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Eftichia Teperoglou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 100001036 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Politikṓn Epistīmṓn 2023-sīmera
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600191139
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Class Schedule
| Building | Αμφιθέατρο ΝΟΕ |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Α (155) |
| Calendar | Mardi 12:00 to 15:00 |
| Building | Αμφιθέατρο ΝΟΕ |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Α (155) |
| Calendar | Mardi 15:00 to 18:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- General Knowledge
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600191139
- At the Website of the School: https://www.eps.auth.gr/el/polsci/5217
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=7881
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
NOT APPLICABLE
Learning Outcomes
The students will be able to understand main theories of Political Science. They will acquire a basic direction in the various ways/ approaches of studying politics, while main aim is to provide the opportunity to systematize these concepts in the next semester. The main aim is the one of developing a critical analysis of the main concepts of Politics.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The main aim of this course is to offer an introduction to the various forms of the political phenomenon. The objective of the course is to present the main concepts and theories in Political Science in an attempt to familiarize students with different aspects of political analysis and explanations of political phenomena.
After an introduction to the central question "What is politics?, we examine the following concepts:
"power", "political system", the "State",the "civil society",the "ideology / s", the "nation" and "nationalism"
Emphasis is also given to the study of parties and party systems.
Keywords
Political Science, Democracy, Ideologies, Political Representation, Political Decision, Political Parties, Party Systems
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 41 | 1.5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 55 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 41 | 1.5 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 137 | 5.0 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final written exam
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Hague Rod, Harrop Martin, McCormick John (επιμέλεια Παγουλάτος Γιώργος, Παπαγεωργίου Ιωάννης) ΣΥΓΚΡΙΤΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΣΗ 3η έκδοση, Κριτική, 2020
2. Κ. Ελευθερίου (2021) Το Πολιτικό Κόμμα, Ινστιτούτο Εναλλακτικών Ιδεών και Πολιτικών ΕΝΑ
Additional bibliography for study
Heywood, Andrew (2014) Εισαγωγή στην Πολιτική, 4η Έκδοση, Θεσσαλονίκη: Επίκεντρο
Roskin, Michael/Cord, Robert/Medeiros, James/ Jones, Walter (2008) Εισαγωγή στην Πολιτική Επιστήμη, 10η Έκδοση, Επίκεντρο, Θεσσαλονίκη.
Lowndes, D. Marsh, G. Stoker, επιστ. επιμ. Ανδρέας Γκόφας, Γιώργος Ευαγγελόπουλος (2020) Θεωρία και μέθοδοι της πολιτικής επιστήμης, Εκδόσεις Πεδίο, Αθήνα
Last Update
30-11-2021
