American Government and Politics
Course offered :
- Current semester
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Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Fall |
| Subject overlap | Total credit reduction with SAMPOL112 and SAMPOL217 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Fulfillment of general admission requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
- Provide an overview of American government and politics and be able to discuss important aspects of the constitution, federalism, political institutions, party systems, political behavior and public policy.
- Provide an overview of the constitution and how it facilitates and constrains political behavior, how the constitution governs the interaction between the states and the federal government, and between the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary.
- Provide an overview of political behavior, political parties, elections, electoral campaigning, as well as the media and interest groups.
- Discuss economic, domestic, and foreign policy issues.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@isp.uib.no/ 55583316
Course offered (semester)
Fall
Exam offered (semester)
Fall
Language of Instruction
English
Access to the Course Unit
The course is open for students at the University of Bergen who fulfill the general admission requirements.
Aim and Content
The course offers a theoretical and empirical introduction to the US political system with topics emphasizing the constitution, separation of powers, federalism, cleavages, party system, political participation, and economic policy. Students will acquire basic knowledge on and understanding of the organization and operations of the political system of the United States.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
- Provide an overview of American government and politics and be able to discuss important aspects of the constitution, federalism, political institutions, party systems, political behavior and public policy.
- Provide an overview of the constitution and how it facilitates and constrains political behavior, how the constitution governs the interaction between the states and the federal government, and between the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary.
- Provide an overview of political behavior, political parties, elections, electoral campaigning, as well as the media and interest groups.
- Discuss economic, domestic, and foreign policy issues.
Pre-requirements
Fulfillment of general admission requirements.
Recommended previous knowledge
MET102, SAMPOL110/SAMPOL105, SAMPOL106 & SAMPOL107
Subject Overlap
Total credit reduction with SAMPOL112 and SAMPOL217
Teaching Methods
Hours per week: 2
Number of weeks: minimum 10
Compulsory Requirements
Approved term paper (1500-2000 words). Mandatory paper is valid in the current and the following exam semester.
Assessment methods
Written exam (6 hours)
Grading Scale
Grading A-F
Course Unit Evaluation
The course is evaluated regularly
Contact Information
studierettleiar@isp.uib.no/ 55583316