Comparative Governance, 7.5 credits
(Jämförande governance, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1126ST |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Political Science |
| Main field of study | Political Science |
| Progressive specialisation | A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Social Sciences |
| Disciplary domain |
Social sciences 100%
|
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | Second-cycle (Master) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2020 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Social Sciences at Södertörn University on 2020-01-23 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree including 90 credits in Social Sciences as the main field of study, and English B or equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student can:
- describe, explain and independently problematise the concept of comparative governance
- describe, explain and independently problematise central theories and perspectives in the study of comparative governance
- apply theories and arguments about comparative governance to empirical cases.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course analyses political processes in democratic as well as non-democratic political systems. A multitude of actors - voters, political parties and civil society organisations - operate in multi-level political systems. The aim of the course is to investigate how institutions - formal and informal, such as state structures and electoral systems - are related to transformations in political participation and representation, decision-making and political accountability. The course has a particular focus on changes in political systems, as regards voter de- and re-alignments, political cleavage structures, party democracy and government formation. A prime concern is “illiberal democracy” across the globe. Comparatively, we explore democratic development and discuss the alleged decline of democracy in various countries.
1001,
Comparative Governance,
7.5 credits
(Jämförande governance,
7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
Course design
The course is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars.
Examination format
The course is assessed by active seminar participation, including written assignments, and a paper on a chosen topic.
Absence from at most two seminars can be compensated for by the completion of written exercises.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.