Politology

 

 Tittle  Politology
 Department Philosophy and Politology
 Type (compulsory/optional)  Compulsory
 Cycle (first/second)  First Cycle
 Semester when the component is delivered  1sh semester
 Course description  The main objective of the course "Polititology" is the study of the nature, history, theory and methodology of political activity and behavior. To be able to navigate the world's major political schools, concepts and directions, to know and be able to give a description of the Ukrainian political doctrine, to have an idea about the nature of political life, political relations and processes of object and subject of politics, know human and civil rights, the essence and the value of political systems and regimes in the life of the state and society have a glimpse of the processes of international politics, geopolitical situation, the place, role and status of Ukraine in the modern political world, skilled political culture, to be able to apply political knowledge in their professional and social activities.
 Course content Module 1.Politycal system
Theme 1. Politics as a science and academic discipline.
Theme 2. Political activity and political relations.
Theme 3. Political power: sources, resources, typology.
Theme 4. Political system of the society and political regime as a way of functioning.
Theme 5. State's role in the political system of society.
Module 2. Fundamentals of democracy
Theme 6. Democracy in the political life of society.
Theme 7. Civil society.
Theme 8. Political elite and political leadership.
Theme 9. Political parties and NGO.
Theme 10. Essentials of international relations.
Theme 11. Global political and ideological doctrines.
Theme 12. Political Culture.
Theme 13. Nation and national relations.
Theme 14. Ss of development of world political thought.
Theme 15. Development of Ukrainian political thought.
 Learning outcomes

Learn the methodology of the study and the development of political systems and political processes;
To be able to orient in major world political schools, concepts and areas of political science, have an idea about the nature of political life, political relations and processes;
Be able to analyze political life, to know the geopolitical situation, the role, status of Ukraine in the contemporary political world;
The skills of practical use of theoretical knowledge in practice.
 Contact hours (lectures/seminars)

  15/15
 
Prerequisites

  History
 Number of ECTS credits allocated

  3 credits