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Lecturer(s)
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Lebedová Eva, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Štěpánková Adéla, Mgr.
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Šafr Filip, Mgr.
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Ostrá Daniela, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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In BPOL1, students are introduced to the basic terms, concepts and processes that are at the core of the discipline of political science - Attention is given to the definition and critical presentation of the main political ideologies (in the ZS liberalism, conservatism, socialism) with an understanding of their historical forms and the practical implications of their functioning in the modern state. - Students will develop an understanding of the concept of politics, the concept of democracy, the mechanism of power, the institutional framework and the function of political institutions; develop the ability to critically compare ideological frameworks and identify their implications for political decision-making, public policy and democracy. - The course also covers the functioning of the political process, public policy, the role of political parties, elections, citizen participation, etc. - The course will reflect on contemporary trends in the world of politics, including the role of artificial intelligence and technology, social media, disinformation, extremism, globalization, media, etc. Students will be guided to analyze the implications of these trends for democracy, political processes and public discourse.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts used in political science and to provide them with the ability to navigate them. The course content is primarily to introduce the students to the concept of politics and its three-dimensional concept (politicy, politics, polity), political science as a discipline, the state, power, democracy; to familiarize them with the nature of the main political ideologies, non-democratic regimes and totalitarianisms, the political process, political parties, etc. Teaching is in the form of optional lectures (45 min) and compulsory seminars (45 min). The seminars are thematically related to the previous lecture and aim to deepen the students' knowledge of the subject through presentations and subsequent discussion of the readings.
Students will develop an understanding of the concept of politics, the concept of democracy, the mechanism of power, the institutional framework and the function of political institutions; develop the ability to critically compare ideological frameworks and identify their implications for political decision-making, public policy and democracy. The course will reflect on contemporary trends in the world of politics, including the role of artificial intelligence and technology, social media, disinformation, extremism, globalization, media, etc. Students will be guided to analyze the implications of these trends for democracy, political processes and public discourse. Target competencies: - Define and interpret the key terms and concepts of political science; - Analyse political processes and institutions from theoretical and empirical perspectives; - identify the links between ideologies, institutions and public policy; - interpret the impact of modern trends (digital media environment, disinformation, globalisation) on the functioning and stability of democracy; - communicate their findings in written and oral form and work in teams on projects with practical relevance.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Written exam
The two-semester BPOL course is completed in the winter semester (BPOL1) with a credit and in the summer semester with a credit and an exam. The course is part of the state comprehensive progression examination SPZKPO, which concludes the 1st year. A condition for enrolling in BPOL2 is successful completion (i.e. obtaining credit) of BPOL1. Credit will be awarded based on meeting these requirements: 1. PRESENTATION Each student will give at least one presentation in BPOL 1 and 2. 2. PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITY IN THE COURSE Participation in lectures is optional, however, the instructor encourages students to attend lectures as there are no scripts or textbooks for the course. In seminars, the instructor will tolerate a maximum of two absences per semester. In case of illness, individual make-ups must be arranged with the instructor. Emphasis is placed on active participation of students in seminars - engaging in discussion and preparing independently before them. Students will bring to the seminars their personally written excerpts from the assigned readings to use in seminar discussion. Alternatively, the lecturer may check the knowledge of the assigned readings in written form, or Moodle assignments may be given, the completion of which will form part of the seminar learning and will be checked by the lecturer. Credit for the BPOL1 course will be awarded on the basis of successful completion of a written credit test, completion of an assigned oral presentation, and evaluation of participation and activity in seminars (possibly also on the basis of written subtests on the readings, submission of position papers on the readings, or completed seminar assignments). Grading scale for the written credit test: A = 100-90% B = 89-85% C = 84-80% D = 79-70% E = 69-65% F = 64.9% or less
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Recommended literature
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