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Politische Theorie - Aufbau

POL10400Introduction to Political Science6 ECTSGerman/Englishsummer semesterDepartment Governance
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What it is about

You deepen here political theories building on the foundations course. You read, analyze and discuss historical and contemporary texts on focal points such as power, rule, justice and democratic innovations and learn to relate theories to practical examples.

What you will be able to do

  • Advanced presentation and analysis of a thematic focus of political theory
  • Referencing theoretical concepts to practical examples
  • Familiarity with selected historical and contemporary contexts of political theory
  • Systematic comparison of concepts and arguments
  • Development and argumentative derivation of your own thesis
  • Drafting a formal and substantively appropriate scientific text

What the module consists of

  • SeminareFrom three offered seminars you choose two; each course covers a delimited thematic focus in depth.

Teaching method

  • Textlektüreintensive preparation for sessions and foundation for discussions
  • Seminardiskussiondialogue-based examination of selected theories and their relevance for current examples
  • Gruppenarbeitjoint development of content and perspectives
  • schriftliche Ausarbeitungendeepening and reflection on the topics treated as well as practice in academic writing
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