210039 LK BAK7 Comparative Analysis of Politics (2015S)

The language of instruction is English. Students are expected to have a solid command of the English language, in terms of reading, speaking and writing.

Please sign up for this course via univis before the start of the semester; this is mandatory! It is not possible to sign up afterwards. Only students who are regularly registered via univis can participate in the course. It is mandatory to attend the first unit on 11 March 2015. Students who miss the first unit will lose their place in the course and may be replaced by students from the waiting list.

If you decide not to take the course, please deregister by the deadline of 31 March 2015. If you stop attending the course and do not deregister, you will receive a failing grade.

Attendance for this course is mandatory and will be taken at every class meeting (unit). University regulations allow for up to two unexcused absences during the semester. A medical note is required for any further absence. Accruing more than two absences without a medical note will negatively affect the final mark. Absence due to job or work-related reasons will not be accepted. Students who miss more than five units (regardless of reason) will fail the course.

Evaluation:
- Attendance and active participation in class discussions - 30%
- Weekly assignments - 40%
- Final written exam taking place during the last class - 30%

Plagiarism (presenting someone else's work as your own) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Plagiarism may result in failing the entire course.