Современная политическая наука

2026/2027

Статус: Маго-лего

Кто читает: Департамент политики и управления

Где читается: Факультет социальных наук

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Мальцев Артем Михайлович, Строкань Михаил Алексеевич

Язык: русский

Кредиты: 6

Контактные часы: 64

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Аннотация

This course introduces students to the current topics, debates, and research questions that are central to political science today. It goes beyond the basics, focuses on contemporary trends and key areas of research in the discipline, and aims at enhancing students’ understanding of complex political phenomena. Many of the questions political scientists address are truly timeless: How do strong states and effective bureaucracies form? Who votes, for whom, how, and why? How modern nations and identities are formed, and why is nationalism on the rise in the world? Why do wars happen, and which systems of international relations are considered more stable? Why, according to some scholars, the process of globalization has slowed down, and what strategies have countries adopted to develop their national economies in the last decades? Answers to these and many other questions are critical both for understanding the real-world outcomes – such as economic growth, inequality, instability within a state and in international relations between states – and for developing effective policies that can change these outcomes. Despite the obvious importance of these questions, few have clear answers. As in any scientific discipline, new research constantly challenges and revises traditional views and introduces new, important paradigms. In this course, students will be introduced to the main topics that have become relevant in the field of political science in recent years. Although the issues discussed have a long history, the main aim of the course is to introduce students to a wide range of contemporary debates and to the most recent developments in this dynamically developing field. This is not a methodological course. The modern methodological tools presented in the articles may be discussed in seminars, but students will not be assessed on their proficiency in any particular modern methodological tool. Yet, this course will create a platform for deep discussion and intellectual exchange that will not only broaden horizons but also generate new ideas and approaches to the study of political reality.

Цель освоения дисциплины

The main objective of the course is to provide a broad overview of the current state of the literature in several key areas of contemporary political science. By the end of the course, students should not only understand the current developments across the main sub-disciplines within political science (such as comparative politics, international relations, area studies) and their subfields (state-building and institution formation, political economy, nationalism and national identities, international conflicts and alliances), but also understand how recent research fits into the overall picture of political science scholarship.

Планируемые результаты обучения

to understand the modern methodological tools and research design, as well as how to apply them to developing and critiquing a research agenda.
Applies theories of Political Science to the analysis of social and political processes online
to systematically synthesize and summarize key theoretical frameworks within the discipline of political science
to effectively present research findings at seminars, showcasing strong public speaking skills and scientific rigor
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of contemporary research in key areas of political science.
Articulate and defend one’s position during discussions on current political science issues.
to formulate and refine pertinent research questions, leveraging insights to produce innovative and thought-provoking studies in political science
Integrate theoretical and practical dimensions and apply acquired knowledge to tackle pressing political issues of contemporary relevance.
to accurately identify and utilize terminology relevant to the field of political science
to organize and coordinate effective written and oral communication, both in collaborative and individual contexts.
Critically assess causal analyses in the works of others, identifying potential errors through detailed evaluation of selected articles.
to develop original research employing contemporary methodological approaches introduced throughout the course