International Politics
Niveau
1. Study cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The students:
• know the basics of political science
• are able to classify current political discussions in terms of the history of ideas
• have the ability to reflect and criticize international political megatrends
• understand the interrelationships between politics, society and the economy
• know the basics of political science
• are able to classify current political discussions in terms of the history of ideas
• have the ability to reflect and criticize international political megatrends
• understand the interrelationships between politics, society and the economy
Prerequisites for the course
none
Course content
• Introduction and basics in political science with an international focus
• Political history of ideas and reflection of current international tendencies
• Political systems and their influence on society and economy
• Discussion and classification of current political issues
• Political history of ideas and reflection of current international tendencies
• Political systems and their influence on society and economy
• Discussion and classification of current political issues
Recommended specialist literature
• Pelinka, Anton; Varwick, Johannes: Grundzüge der Politikwissenschaft. UTB (in the current edition)
• Schimmelfennig, Frank: Internationale Politik. UTB (in the current edition)
• 1-2 articles from professional journals
• Schimmelfennig, Frank: Internationale Politik. UTB (in the current edition)
• 1-2 articles from professional journals
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio
Language
German
Number of ECTS credits awarded
3
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Blended Learning
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
5