Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
- Account for the management structures and functions at the state, regional, municipal and European Union levels
- Account for and apply key administrative policy concepts and perspectives
- Discuss and problematise how the political system of the European Union influences and interacts with management operations at the state, regional and municipal levels in Sweden
- Identify and critically reflect upon administrative problems as related to the principal societal values of democracy, effectiveness and justice.
Course Content
The course examines public administration and its implications for policy-making and democracy. The focus will be on the development and functioning of the Swedish administrative system, as well as on how to assess and critically analyse the system’s performance in light of different administrative and political concepts and perspectives. Different levels of the politico-administrative system (from EU to local) will also be examined and problematised, focusing on how these different levels interact and influence each other.
Assessment
Written examination, written assignment and active participation of the student during seminars.
Forms of Study
Lectures and mandatory seminars.
Grades
The Swedish grades U–VG.
Number of credits:
- Written examination, written assignment and seminars, 7.5 credits.
Prerequisites
- A minimum of 22,5 Credits, first cycle level in Political Sciences
Other Information
The course is included in the Social Science Programme and the course package Political Science II. The course is equivalent to SK1052.