Comparison of Political Systems (ILV)
BackCourse lecturer:
FH-Prof.in MMag.a Dr.in
Kathrin Stainer-Hämmerle
Specialization Area | Public Management |
Course number | B4.06363.40.170 |
Course code | PoSyV |
Curriculum | 2023 |
Semester of degree program | Semester 4 |
Mode of delivery | Presencecourse |
Units per week | 1,7 |
ECTS credits | 2,5 |
Language of instruction | German |
The students
- present case studies
- work on different political systems according to this catalogue
- design a catalogue of criteria
- get to know the method of comparison as a scientific method
The following topics/contents will be covered in the course:
- Country examples including discussion
- Different dimensions of comparison (electoral system, separation of powers, party system)
- Prototypes of political Systems
- Method of comparison
Gabriel, O./Kropp, S. (Hrsg.) (2008): Die EU-Staaten im Vergleich. Strukturen, Prozesse, Politikinhalte. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
Hartmann, J. (2011): Westliche Regierungssysteme. Parlamentarismus, präsidentielles und semi-präsidentielles Regierungssystem. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
Ismayr, W. (2009): Die politischen Systeme Westeuropas. Wiebaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften / Springer Fachmedien.
Ismayr, W. (2009): Die politischen Systeme Osteuropas. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften / Springer Fachmedien.
Kriesi, H.(2007): Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft. Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlag.
Lauth, H.-J./Pickel, G./Pickel, S. (2013): Vergleich politischer Systeme. Stuttgart: UTB Verlag.
Nohlen, D. (2013): Wahlrecht und Parteiensystem. Stuttgart, Opladen, Leverkusen: UTB / Verlag Barbara Budrich.
Interactive technical and application-oriented lecture and discussion, group work
Cumulative module examination
The module grade is calculated weighted by the ECTS credits of the individual courses (ILV - integrated lecture) of the module and results as follows:
ILV "Policial Systems in Comparison" - 2.5 ECTS
- Assessment type: Continuous assessment
- Assessment method/s: Participation in class, presentation, written final examination