Introduction to Political Science English 2751-KONJA-IPSE
Aim of this course is to introduce students to Political Science English. Discussed topics are various, as the main goal of the course is to get as much as possible fluency in speaking English and upgrade their knowledge of vocabulary.
Participants will be obliged to read one paper per class, with special attention to vocabulary that is new for them. Lecturer, if notices that the class has probably not learned new vocabulary, has a right to make a short test. If you fail it, you miss one point and are obliged to pass
During the class certain oral exercises will be done, including discussions in pairs and general discussions, games, etc.
The course ends with final speech on any topic relating to Political Science research field.
In order to pass the course you must get enough points from taking part in exercises and discussions and the speech.
Topics:
1/ Introduction
2/ Everyday racism
3/ Governing Societies
4/ Alter-globalism movements
5/ New technologies and human body
6/ Regulatory state
7/ Women in politics
8/ NGOs and contracting out
9/ New wave of migrants
10/ Citizenship and local identity
11/ Capital punishment
12/ Freedom
13/ Future societies
14/ Final speech 1
15/ Final speech 2
Total student workload
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Learning outcomes - skills
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Teaching methods
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
Expository teaching methods
- participatory lecture
- discussion
- informative (conventional) lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- presentation of a paper
- case study
- panel
Type of course
Prerequisites
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Points are given for:
- participation in discussions, games, etc.
- final speech
Points are taken for:
- not passing small vocabulary test (if made)
Points and grades:
0-7 p.: 2
8 p.:3
9 p.:3+
10 p.: 4
11 p.: 4+
12-14 p.: 5
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
2. M. Dean, Governing Societies (2007), p. 133-157.
3. G. Noble, S. Poynting, “The Daily Frustrations You Have to Live with”: Everyday Racism and the Social Exclusion of Arab and Muslim Australians since September 11, [in:] Terrorism, Media Society (2006), ed. T. Płudowski, p. 253-264.
4. M. I. Lichenbach, H. G. E. De Vries, Mechanisms of Globalism Protest Movements, [in:] The oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (2009), eds. C. Boix and S. C. Stokes, p. 461-498.
5. C. Fabre, New Technologies, Justice, and the Body, [in:] The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory (2008), eds. J. S. Dryzek, B. Honig, A. Phillips, p. 713-728.
6. J. Braithwaite, The Regulatory State?, [in:] The Oxford Handbook of Political Institutions (2008), eds. R. A. W. Rhodes, S. A. Binder, B. A. Rockman, p. 407- 430.
7. J. Marszałek Kawa,The Participation of Women in Politics. Deliberations on the Gender Parity Bill, “Polish Political Science Yearbook, Vol. XL 2011, p. 82-109.
8. S. R. Smith, NGOs and Contracting, [in:] The Oxford Handbook of Public Management (2007), eds. E. Ferlie, L. E. Lynn Jr, Ch. Pollitt, p. 590-614.
9. A.M. Kjaer, Governance (2008), p. 3-7; 19-58.
10. L. Thorp, New Migrants, Citizenship and Local Governance: ‘Poles’ Apart?, [in:] Changing Local Governance, Changing Citizens (2009), eds. C. Durose, S. Greasley, L. Richardson, p. 111-134.
11. S. S. Dhaliwal, Good Governance in Local Self-Government (2004), p. 25-54; 92-121.
12. J. Wolff, Introduction to Political Philosophy (2006), p. 177-199.
- Chapter I.V.f. – Punishment, [in:] Political Thought (1999), p. 181-186.
Additional information
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