- Course Code :
PSC 101
- Level :
Undergraduate
- Course Hours :
3.00
Hours
- Department :
Faculty of Economics and Political Science
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Area of Study :
The core of the course revolves around playing out a general framework of the central concepts that are essential for the kick start into the field of political science. In light of this, the following concepts, among others, are covered; the definition of political science, state, nation, government, elections, interest groups, pressure groups, political parties, public opinion, political culture, legislatives, executives, judiciary, revolution, resistance, violence, institutions, reforms, sovereignty and legitimacy, public and private spheres, as well as the types of political systems and regimes.
Course Goals:
• Become aware of the goals, properties and functions of the state and its domestic institutions and groups.
• Comprehend and analyze the issues raised by political philosophers and intellectuals, such as; identity, democracy, existence and freedom.
• Be aware of different political systems and types of government.
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The core of the course revolves around playing out a general framework of the central concepts that are essential for the kick start into the field of political science. In light of this, the following concepts, among others, are covered; the definition of political science, state, nation, government, elections, interest groups, pressure groups, political parties, public opinion, political culture, legislatives, executives, judiciary, revolution, resistance, violence, institutions, reforms, sovereignty and legitimacy, public and private spheres, as well as the types of political systems and regimes.
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Books:
Recommended books :
Michael G. Roskin, Political Science: An Introduction (Twelfth Edition), Pearson Education, 2012.
Periodicals :
Resat Bayer, “Peaceful transitions and democracy”, Journal of Peace Research, Vol. 47 No. 5, 2010, (535-546).
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