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STV-1003: Comparative European Politics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
STV-1003 is obligatory for the bachelor program in political science. It can also be applied as an elective for the bachelor program in health administration, as well as for other social sciences, law, fisheries and humanities. | Contents
Comparative European Politics studies the political system''s development over time in and throughout Europe, with emphasis on what explains the variations between these countries. The goal is to provide a substantive foundation of knowledge in the following:
- Different approaches towards democracy
- Different models for the development of democratic institutions
- Different models for political organization and participation. | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Assessment
Take-home assignment and a written exam.
The exams consist of:
- One term paper (take-home): The student will write a paper of maximum 2000 words (5-6 pages) on a given theme. The deadline for completion of the assignment is one week after the assignment has been received. It is possible for two students to co-author a paper, in which case the paper should be a maximum length of 3000 words (8-9 pages).
- One 3 hours written university-based exam.
The term paper is evaluated on the basis of an oral response from the course instructor. In the event the term paper receives a grade of ''F'', it is possible submit an improved paper within a given timeframe, usually one week after the original evaluation.
The final grade is based upon a complete evaluation of the course work, including the term paper and the written university-based exam.
Grading: A-E, F=fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Examination semester
Spring | Date(s) of written examination
07.06.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Contact person/lecturer
Åshild Tempel | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Course overlap
STATSV-103 -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/statsvitenskap/1993/3
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=STV-1003-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Foreleser: Toini Løvseth
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Arne Kommisrud | | Forelesning | Dobbel undervisning/forelesning torsdag, 17. mars 2005 - fra kl. 1215 til kl 1600 på B-1005. Undervisningen torsdag, 31.03.05 utgår. Seminarundervisningen torsdag 17.03.05 kl 1415 går ut. Neste seminarundervisning torsdag, 31. mars 2005 - kl. 1415 på C-1005.
Torsdag 12:15 to14:00
B 1005 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
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Utlevering av oppgavetekst mandag 11. april, kl. 0930 i eksped. SV-fak.
Innlevering av oppgave fredag 15. april innen kl. 1400 (samme sted).
3 timers skoleeksamen: Tirsdag 7. juni. |
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