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STV-1001: The history of Political Theory: Models of Democracy Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
STV-1001 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
This course provides an introduction into the history of ideas in political thought, together with a discussion of current democracy theory questions. The goal is to provide a substantive foundation of knowledge in the following:
- Different political-theoretical and ideological perspectives from antiquity to the present
- Which theorists have contributed to the development of these ideas- What characterizes democracy as a form of governance
- What particular challenges does democracy face as a form of governance in today''s world? | 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.
Grading: A-E=pass, F=fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester.
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. | Examination semester
Spring | Date(s) of written examination
31.05.2005
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-102 -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/statsvitenskap/1993/1
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=STV-1001-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Orienteringsmøte 10. januar 2005 kl. 1215, B-1005
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Jarle Weigård | | Forelesning | Første forelesning: Tirsdag, 11. januar 2005 kl. 1015 på B-1005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
B 1005 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Ansvarlig F.aman. Jarle Weigård
| | Seminar | Tidspunkt for første seminar annonseres senere
| | Eksamen | Utlevering av oppgavetekst for hjemmeeksamen: Mandag 4. april kl 0930 i ekspedisjonen SV-fak. Utlevering av oppgavetekst: Fredag 8. april innen kl 1400 (samme sted)
3 timers skoleeksamen: Tirsdag 31. mai kl 0900-1200 i Aud.Max |
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