Введение в политологию

Бакалавриат 2023/2024

Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для расширения кругозора и разностороннего развития»

Статус: Курс обязательный (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Университета Кёнхи «Экономика и политика в Азии»)

Направление: 41.03.01. Зарубежное регионоведение

Кто читает: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Где читается: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Варпаховскис Эрикс, Гасанов Камран Низами оглы

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 60

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This is an obligatory course for the HSE x Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme. This course is an introduction to political science. In this course, key concepts in political science, subfields of political science, the historical development of key ideas in political science, and research methods in political science will be discussed. An important component of this course is that key concepts and paradigms in political science will be explored through actual case studies, predominantly in Asian context. From a theoretical perspective, questions such as the following will be addressed and discussed: What is political science? What is power in political relations? What are and how do political ideologies work? What are the state and the nation? What kinds of political systems are there? What is the relationship between Political Science and International Relations? What is political culture and public opinion and what is their relevance in making domestic and foreign policy decisions? What is the role of the bureaucracy in the functioning of the state? What is mass political communication? What is global governance? What is political economy? This course aims to equip the student with basic political systems analysis skills, so the course will deal with multiple, practical cases to analyze them through the concepts that are being explored. Moreover, the course aims to stimulate critical thinking about political science concepts and their applicability in different contexts (both Western and Asian).

Learning Objectives

to teach students how to think about politics conceptually using existing theories and concepts of political science.
to equip and improve students’ analytical skills that would allow critical and conscious thinking about a variety of domestic and international political processes.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, a student is expected to acquire or improve certain knowledge and skills, such as: Knowledge of key terms and concepts used in political science research;
Skills in application of existing theoretical and conceptual frameworks in political studies analysis;
Critically analysis of domestic and international political phenomena (e.g. local, regional, international political trends and processes;
Capacity and skills in choosing a research strategy to conduct an academic study in political science;
Ability to convert empirical case studies of domestic and international political phenomena into manageable research questions and illustrate possible answers;
Skills necessary for searching, synthesizing and analyzing publicly available information;
Convey ideas and interact on political science-related topics with team-mates, in conversation with professor and unprepared and specialized audience;
Build intolerant attitude towards corruption;
Master oral and presentation skills in foreign languages;
Able to deliver well-argued opinion on political matters in Asia (including relations with Russia);
To master time-management, drafting, writing, citing, presentation and communication skills.

Course Contents

Introduction
What is Political Science?
Ideologies
States
Regimes
Political culture
Institutions and bureaucracies
Session week
International relations
Power in Politics workshop I: Movie screening
Power in Politics workshop II: Discussion
Political Economy
Violence and revolutions
Political Communication
Globalism, globalization, de-globalization and regionalization
Wrap-up week and Final exam

Assessment Elements

Weekly response papers (WRPs): mini-essays
Weekly response papers (WRP) (5 maximum) - 30% (maximum 6% per each WRP). Student can submit only 5 WRPs. Attendance is not graded. However, uncertified absence can lead to deduction of the grade or even disqualification. Following HSE rules: Two absences are excused per term. In case of the student’s absence for a valid reason, the student must provide a valid Certificate of Illness/Medical Note to the Students’ Office in the span of 1 (one) working day since the end of their sick leave, else their absence will be graded as 0 (zero). Each additional absence beyond the allowed number will lower the final grade for the course by 5 points for each absence without compromise (e.g. by the end of the course student collected 85 points, but missed three classes without a valid reason, then 5 points are deducted from the final sum: 85 - 5 = 80). In order to get full marks for the participation students need to actively participate in the class discussions, to demonstrate familiarity with assigned readings and lecture material, including being prepared to answer the questions that the class teacher may pose. Active participation will be graded by the relevance of the remark/questions/critique, soundness of the argumentation, ability to operate with studied concepts, paradigms, and case studies. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion without fear to make a mistake. The core importance of the discussion is argumentation; thus the losing strategy is making bold unsupported claims or statements. Students are encouraged to challenge, discuss and reflect study materials, opinions of fellows and personal opinions.
Participation in the discussion
Participation in the discussion during the class - 15% (1.25% per class, total 12 discussion weeks) Attendance is not graded. However, uncertified absence can lead to deduction of the grade or even disqualification. Following HSE rules: Two absences are excused per term. In case of the student’s absence for a valid reason, the student must provide a valid Certificate of Illness/Medical Note to the Students’ Office in the span of 1 (one) working day since the end of their sick leave, else their absence will be graded as 0 (zero). Each additional absence beyond the allowed number will lower the final grade for the course by 5 points for each absence without compromise (e.g. by the end of the course student collected 85 points, but missed three classes without a valid reason, then 5 points are deducted from the final sum: 85 - 5 = 80). In order to get full marks for the participation students need to actively participate in the class discussions, to demonstrate familiarity with assigned readings and lecture material, including being prepared to answer the questions that the class teacher may pose. Active participation will be graded by the relevance of the remark/questions/critique, soundness of the argumentation, ability to operate with studied concepts, paradigms, and case studies. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion without fear to make a mistake. The core importance of the discussion is argumentation; thus the losing strategy is making bold unsupported claims or statements. Students are encouraged to challenge, discuss and reflect study materials, opinions of fellows and personal opinions.
Individual presentation
Attendance is not graded. However, uncertified absence can lead to deduction of the grade or even disqualification. Following HSE rules: Two absences are excused per term. In case of the student’s absence for a valid reason, the student must provide a valid Certificate of Illness/Medical Note to the Students’ Office in the span of 1 (one) working day since the end of their sick leave, else their absence will be graded as 0 (zero). Each additional absence beyond the allowed number will lower the final grade for the course by 5 points for each absence without compromise (e.g. by the end of the course student collected 85 points, but missed three classes without a valid reason, then 5 points are deducted from the final sum: 85 - 5 = 80). In order to get full marks for the participation students need to actively participate in the class discussions, to demonstrate familiarity with assigned readings and lecture material, including being prepared to answer the questions that the class teacher may pose. Active participation will be graded by the relevance of the remark/questions/critique, soundness of the argumentation, ability to operate with studied concepts, paradigms, and case studies. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion without fear to make a mistake. The core importance of the discussion is argumentation; thus the losing strategy is making bold unsupported claims or statements. Students are encouraged to challenge, discuss and reflect study materials, opinions of fellows and personal opinions.
Group presentation - final exam
Attendance is not graded. However, uncertified absence can lead to deduction of the grade or even disqualification. Following HSE rules: Two absences are excused per term. In case of the student’s absence for a valid reason, the student must provide a valid Certificate of Illness/Medical Note to the Students’ Office in the span of 1 (one) working day since the end of their sick leave, else their absence will be graded as 0 (zero). Each additional absence beyond the allowed number will lower the final grade for the course by 5 points for each absence without compromise (e.g. by the end of the course student collected 85 points, but missed three classes without a valid reason, then 5 points are deducted from the final sum: 85 - 5 = 80). In order to get full marks for the participation students need to actively participate in the class discussions, to demonstrate familiarity with assigned readings and lecture material, including being prepared to answer the questions that the class teacher may pose. Active participation will be graded by the relevance of the remark/questions/critique, soundness of the argumentation, ability to operate with studied concepts, paradigms, and case studies. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion without fear to make a mistake. The core importance of the discussion is argumentation; thus the losing strategy is making bold unsupported claims or statements. Students are encouraged to challenge, discuss and reflect study materials, opinions of fellows and personal opinions

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 2nd module
0.35 * Group presentation - final exam + 0.2 * Individual presentation + 0.15 * Participation in the discussion + 0.3 * Weekly response papers (WRPs): mini-essays

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Adam Przeworski, & Fernando Limongi. (1993). Political Regimes and Economic Growth. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 3, 51. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.7.3.51
Barnett, M. N., & Duvall, R. (2005). Power in Global Governance. Cambridge University Press.
Burchill, S., Linklater, A., & Devetak, R. (2013). Theories of International Relations (Vol. 5th ed). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1526050
Guzzini, S. (1993). Structural power: the limits of neorealist power analysis. International Organization, 3, 443.
Hart, J. (1976). Three approaches to the measurement of power in international relations. International Organization, 2, 289.
Kadir Jun Ayhan. (2020). An Exploration of Korean Discourses on Public Diplomacy. Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia, 19(1), 31–42. https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2020.19.1.031
Khusrav Gaibulloev, & Todd Sandler. (2009). The Impact Of Terrorism And Conflicts On Growth In Asia. Economics and Politics, 3, 359. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0343.2009.00347.x
Roskin, M. G. (2014). Political Science: An Introduction, Global Edition (Vol. Thirteenth edition). New York: Pearson. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1419818
Steger, M. B. (2005). Ideologies of globalization. Journal of Political Ideologies, 10(1), 11–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/1356931052000310263

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Olsen, J. P. (2006). Maybe It Is Time to Rediscover Bureaucracy. https://doi.org/10.1093/jopart/mui027

Course Syllabus