Бакалавриат
2026/2027
Категории политической науки
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Политология и мировая политика)
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Кабанов Юрий Андреевич
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
5
Контактные часы:
60
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The Categories of Political Science is an introductory course, aimed at providing students with basic knowledge on politics as the sphere of social activity and as an academic discipline. It aims at discussing the evolution of Political Science; the key political concepts, theories, institutions and processes are discussed in the global comparative perspective.
Learning Objectives
- - To give students a comprehensive overview of the basic scientific approaches to Political Science, its main theories and concepts - To develop the basic skills of describing and interpreting political and social processes in terms of Political Science concepts and theories
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Identifies and defines the basic concepts of Politics
- Enumerates and describes the main stages in the development of Political Science
- Applies the basic concepts and assumptions of Political Science to describe political phenomena
Course Contents
- The Science of Politics
- The Origins of Political Science. Behavioral Revolution.
- The System Approach and the Rational Choice Theory
- New Institutionalism
- State and Political Power
- Political Regimes: Democracies
- Political Regimes: Non-Democracies
- Institutional Designs of Democracies
- Division of Power and Systems of Government
- Unitary and Federal Systems
- Elections and Electoral Systems
- The Media and Public Opinion
- Public Participation and Electoral Behavior
- Public Policy and Governance
- International Relations and World Politics
Assessment Elements
- Final TestThe final test consists of two parts: Part A with 10 multiple choice questions (1 point per each question, 10 points maximum) and Part B with 10 questions of other types (fill-in the gaps, matching etc.), with 10 points maximum (20 points in total). The test is conducted at Seminar 15 and lasts for 80 minutes. The test may be paper-based or conducted in a computer class via SmartLMS.
- ExamThe exam is conducted during the session in the format of interview. A student is given a card with two questions. A student is given 5 minutes to prepare for the answer (e.g., to make a plan of the answer). Students may be exempted from the exam, based on the decision of the lecturer.
- In-Class EssayThe assignment is conducted during Seminar 14 and lasts for 80 minutes. The assignment is the essay of 300 – 500 words, where students are to reflect on a given statement, resembling the Agree or Disagree type of essays. The assignment can be paper-based or conducted in a computer class via SmartLMS. The structure of the essay is the following: (1) Introduction: reformulation of the statement and author’s position (2) Arguments: two detailed arguments supporting your position (3) Counterargument: one argument against and why the author disagrees with it (4) Conclusion: summary of the essay During the assignment students may use (1) worksheets prepared during the seminars (2) paper-based or online dictionary (not translator) The use of AI tools (LLMs, translators etc.) is strictly prohibited and results in the grade of 0.
- QuizEach seminar (except seminars 1, 14, 15) students are to do the quiz on the topic of the current seminar. The quizzes consist of 10 multiple choice questions. The quizzes are based on the relevant lecture and the material, recommended for the seminar. Students have 7 minutes to complete the quiz. The rounded average of all grades is the final grade for this element of assessment (including zeros if a student has missed the quizzes without valid reasons).
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 2nd module0.25 * In-Class Essay + 0.25 * Quiz + 0.25 * Exam + 0.25 * Final Test
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Leonardo Morlino, Dirk Berg-Schlosser, & Bertrand Badie. (2017). Political Science : A Global Perspective. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2273334
- Understanding Politics and Society, Fabio de Nardis, Palgrave Macmillan Cham, 978-3-030-37760-1, published: 26 March 2020
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Dryzek, J. (2009). Revolutions without enemies: key transformations in political science. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0003055406062332
- Maggetti, M., & Braun, D. (2015). Comparative Politics : Theoretical and Methodological Challenges. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1105387