Comparison of Political Systems (ILV)

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Course lecturer:

FH-Prof.in MMag.a Dr.in

 Kathrin Stainer-Hämmerle

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Specialization AreaPublic Management
Course numberB4.06363.40.170
Course codePoSyV
Curriculum2023
Semester of degree program Semester 4
Mode of delivery Presencecourse
Units per week1,7
ECTS credits2,5
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