Programme syllabus autumn 2015
Programme syllabus autumn 2015
Title
Political Science: Global Politics and Societal Change, Master’s Programme (One-Year)
Swedish title
Statsvetenskap: Global politik och samhällsomvandling, magisterprogram
Programme code
SAPSM
Credits
60 credits
Programme establishment date
2014-06-19
Syllabus approval date
2014-08-25
Syllabus valid from
2015-08-31
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Entry requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree within a social science field, e.g., Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations, Human Rights or a related major field. English B/6
Level
Advanced level
Organisation
The basic theme of the programme is the changing role of the national state and its consequences for the organization and practice of politics. The aim of the programme is to give students a basis for understanding and critically relating to four central development tendencies in contemporary political life: (1) a movement away from the totally predominant role of the national state towards an increasing role of international organizations, NGOs, businesses and other actors; (2) a movement away from government towards governance , i.e., a movement away from politics as structured in terms of top-down relations within national states towards more complex forms of governance; (3) the growing importance of international norms within politics both at the international and the national level; and (4) the development of other conflict patterns than those concerning socio-economic resources, e.g., culture, religion and gender. The overarching aim of the programme is to identify and problematize the way global transformation processes affect the possibilities to organize and pursue politics on the local level.
Contents
Semester 1
- Political science: Visions of global politics (7.5 credits)
- Political science: Post-Westphalian politics (7.5 credits)
- Political science: Multilevel governance and transnational policy (7.5 credits)
- Political science: Norms of the international community (7.5 credits)
Semester 2
- Political science: The politics of pluralism (7.5 credits)
- Political science: Research design and method (7.5 credits)
- Political science: Essay (15 credits)
Programme contents
Semester 1, autumn 2015
Political Science: Visions of Global Politics
ST610L, 7.5 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: Political Science
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Political Science: Post-Westphalian Politics
ST611L, 7.5 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: Political Science
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Political Science: Multi-Level Governance and Transnational Policy
ST612L, 7.5 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: Political Science
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Political Science: Norms in International Society
ST613L, 7.5 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: Political Science
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Semester 2, spring 2016
Political Science: The Politics of Pluralism
ST620L, 7.5 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: Political Science
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Political Science: Research Design and Methods
ST621L, 7.5 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: Political Science
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Political Science: Thesis
ST632L, 15 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: Political Science
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Following successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the developing tendencies identified in the programme that relate to its overarching themes, including a qualified overview of current research on globalization and of how different processes on the global level relate to and affect societal changes on the local level
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of methodological approaches in the field of global studies and of their consequences for research outcomes.
Competence and skills
- Following successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- analyze complex phenomena and issues on the basis of different types of material.
- autonomously identify gaps in knowledge, formulate issues and design research based on relevant theories and methods.
- communicate research outcomes in speech and writing in a professional way to different audiences and recipients.
- demonstrate the ability to participate in research dialogue and project work.
Judgement and approach
Following successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- identify and reflect on ethical aspects on research.
- evaluate research results on the basis of the parameters of reliability and generalizability for the purpose of estimating the limitations of research.
- identify their personal needs for further knowledge and learning
Degree
Master's degree (60 credits)
Degree of Master of Arts (60 credits) with a major in Political Science
Additional information
Language of instruction: English
The language of teaching is English.
Each individual syllabus contains the entry requirements for advancing in the programme.