Political Theories (SZF_009)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to look at political theories of the 20th century, with particular emphasis on those that have maintained their relevance also in the early 21st century. The course is intended as a follow-up to the course “Introduction to Political Theory”, which covered key political theories until the 20th century. So listeners should have preliminary knowledge of political theories of Hobbes and Locke, utilitarists and Marx. As we know, there is no clear agreement on what the concept of “political theory” means in special or popular literature.
Prerequisites
For successful completion of the study course, students must have a prior knowledge of the basic concepts of political science.
Learning outcomes
Following completion of the course, the student will acquire knowledge of principles on which the governance of society should be based and how to ensure compliance with these principles.
Will be able to understand both the philosophy of politics, conceptual and methodological issues of political science, and predicting theories of political processes.
To be able to understand and apply political theories in research.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations - European Studies, SE | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Elvīra Šimfa |
