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STV-1001: The history of Political Theory: Models of Democracy Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring | 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
Lectures and seminars. | Exam and 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. | Date(s) of written examination
30.05.2006
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. | Contact person/lecturer
Åshild Tempel | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Course overlap
STATSV-102 -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/statsvitenskap/1993/1
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Teaching spring 2006
Orienteringsmøte: 9. januar 2006, kl. 1215-1400, B-1005 (SVHUM)
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Jarle Weigård | | Forelesning | Første forelesning: 10. januar 2006, kl. 10:15, rom B-1005
Foreleser F.aman. Jarle Weigård
| | Seminar 1 | Første seminar starter opp mandag, 16. januar 2006 kl. 1015 på C-1005 | | Seminar 2 | Første seminar starter opp - hvis behov - tirsdag, 17. januar 2006 - kl. 1215 på C-1005.
Gruppe gis ved behov.
| | Eksamen | Utlevering av oppgavetekst for hjemmeeksamen: Mandag 3. april kl 0930 i ekspedisjonen SV-fakultetet. Innlevering: Fredag 7. april innen kl 1400 (samme sted).
3 timers skoleeksamen avvikles: Tirsdag 30. mai 2006, kl. 1500-1800
Sted: Aud.max (i Hovedgården)
NB! Merk TID og STED |
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