Syllabus

Comparative Political Systems

Code
SK1056
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle Level 1
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Political Science (SKA)
Group of Subjects
Political Science
Disciplinary Domain
Social Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Political Science1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 13 February 2015.
This syllabus is valid from 31 August 2015.
Discontinued
29 August 2023

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements

Summary in English

On completion of the course the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of political systems in different states
  • Demonstrate an understanding of different institutional processes such as governance and electoral systems
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the comparative method and how systematic comparisons among national political systems can be conducted

The course is included in the Social science programme and in the course package Political Science I. The course is equivalent to SK1053.