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210041 LK BAK6 The Austrian Political System and the EU (2022S)

The Austrian Political System and the EU (engl.)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course is designed for an on-site mode performance, based on physical presence. Possible Covid implications are to be continuously reviewed. This may make it necessary that certain lecture units (for example at the beginning of the semester) are to be carried out online. Early notifications will inform all participants always accordingly.

  • Tuesday 08.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 15.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 24.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 31.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides an overview of structures, processes, institutions, and key players of the Austrian political system and of that of the European Union (EU). Topics are the political system, the constitution, parliament, the party system and government, the Europeanization of Austrian politics, and the development and institutional structure of the European Union. In addition, a particular focus is placed on the following themes: quality of democracy and elections (election campaigns). The (1) Austrian political system, (2) the EU and (3) the Europeanization of (Austrian) politics are being interlinked within a comparative framework of analysis. Methodically, the course is based on a combination of joint analyses, discussions, and presentations by students.

Assessment and permitted materials

In terms of a quality assurance of good scientific practice the lecturer can ask for additional verbal reflections about the writing assignments, which are then also relevant for the final grade.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The objective of the course is to deepen the respective content based on a systematic review of the provided literature, in order to gain a broader understanding of the Austrian political system, the system of the European Union and of processes of Europeanization of (Austrian) politics. In addition, the critical reception and presentation of the scientific literature as well as the competent writing of texts are practiced. The assessment scale refers to: the writing of two texts; an examination at the end of the semester; and participation (presentations). The partial performances are being weighted as follows: participation (including presentations) 25%, first writing assignment 25%, second writing assignment 25%, and the final examination 25%. All partial performances are to be provided on time and are to be assessed positively, so to complete the course successfully.

Examination topics

The examination materials are covered in a separate reader (see further specifications on the "literature" below).

Reading list

The literature is announced and discussed in the first unit. There is a specific reader that contains all relevant texts. This reader is accessible in an electronic form.
There are also references to chapters of the following books:
Caramani, Daniele (2015). The Europeanization of Politics. The Formation of a European Electorate and Party System in Historical Perspective. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/europeanization-of-politics/EEACD7AD9359130845DE6B5E3F66FBE1#).
Campbell, David F. J. (2019). Global Quality of Democracy as Innovation Enabler. Measuring Democracy for Success. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-72529-1

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