History of Political Institutions 2751-PL-S2-1-HIP

Lecture
The purpose is to present the history of political institutions in comparative approach. Special attention will be paid to the presentation of institutions in practice. The chronological scope includes events from antiquity until the present, however, the history of institutions of 18th- 20th century will be emphasized. Spatial scope refers to the European culture area, allowing for its reception on different continents. The analysis of the institution of totalitarian state will include political regimes from outside of Europe, inter alia those based on the Islamic fundamentalism, such as Afghanistan. The problem of the correct forming of political institutions will be shown in the macro- and micro-system approach. The problems of decentralization, and especially regionalization will be shown as the process of political decision-taking.

1. Socio-cultural and socioeconomic determinants for the functioning of political institutions.
2. Political institutions of the antiquity
3. Main political tendencies of the antiquity
4. Political institutions of 18th century
5. Classical model of absolutism
6. Post-absolute European states
7. Authoritarianism of 20th century
8. Democratic states in 19th century
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10. Polish political institutions of 16-18th century
11. Totalitarian states in 20th century
12. Reception of European political models
13. Institution of referendum in the world after 1945
14. Main political tendencies in Europe after 1945
15. Self-government institutions in Europe after 1945
16. Concept of citizenship in the European political thought and practice 18-20th century.