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210075 SE BAK13: State Activity, Policy and Governance Analyses (2019W)

Individual preferences & collective decision-making

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

  • Tuesday 08.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 15.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar will examine and analyse public opinion in a comparative context, with particular focus on political attitudes and beliefs in Europe and United States. Topics will include the conceptualisation and measurement of public opinion, the process of public opinion formation and the evaluation of how public opinion survey research is conducted.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are required to attend all meetings. It is allowed to miss up to 2 classes, but students must attend the first class. Students are expected to complete the assigned readings each week and be ready for class discussions. This means that class participants should be prepared to summarize and discuss any required reading when called upon.
Grading of the course will be based on the following three components:
(1) 30% - Class attendance, participation in class discussions and 4 weekly home assignments.
(2) 15 % - Mid-term test
(3) 15 % - Final test
(4) 40 % - Timely submission of a term paper (min. 3000, max. 4000 words).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

You can only pass if certain minimal requirements (four weekly assignments submitted in time, mid-term and final tests, attendance, and submission of essay in time) are fulfilled.

Examination topics

all materials discussed and presented in class; reading list available on Moodle

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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