Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Political Science
Course Code
JF_265
Branch of Science
Political science
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Person and Property Defence
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristaps Zariņš
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint students with the content of the politics and to provide an in-depth understanding of the political processes within the state and in interstate relations.
Tasks:
1. To have knowledge of the content of the politics and political systems;
2. To understand the functioning of political ideologies;
3. To be able to orient in the political processes in Latvia and in interstate relations.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Ability to demonstrate comprehensive and specialised, proper knowledge and understanding of contemporary political tendencies and political processes in Latvia and in the world.
Skills
1.Students are able to explain the history of politics, its main directions, its development and tell about the most important politicians in Latvia and in the world.
Competences
1.Ability to describe and analyse practical problems related to various fields of politics, as well as select and use information for communicating with the public in the field of politics.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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Literature analysis, searching for and gathering information on the Internet, a report.
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Examination
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1.
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Routine tests are passed, a report.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The Subject, Concept and Role of Political Science in Society.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The Content and Subjects of Politics. Political Theories and Basic Concepts. The Concept, Structure and Functioning Regularities of the Political System.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The Content and Subjects of Politics. Political Theories and Basic Concepts. The Concept, Structure and Functioning Regularities of the Political System.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The Content and Subjects of Politics. Political Theories and Basic Concepts. The Concept, Structure and Functioning Regularities of the Political System.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The Content and Subjects of Politics. Political Theories and Basic Concepts. The Concept, Structure and Functioning Regularities of the Political System.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Ideologies.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Participation. Political Parties and Interest Groups, the Place and Role Thereof in the Political Process.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Participation. Political Parties and Interest Groups, the Place and Role Thereof in the Political Process.
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Participation. Political Parties and Interest Groups, the Place and Role Thereof in the Political Process.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Election Systems, the Essence and Role Thereof in Politics.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Election Systems, the Essence and Role Thereof in Politics.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Culture and Ethics.
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Culture and Ethics.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Political Culture and Ethics.
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Topics
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International Relations. International Political Processes in Latvia and in the World.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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International Relations. International Political Processes in Latvia and in the World.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The Content and Subjects of Politics. Political Theories and Basic Concepts. The Concept, Structure and Functioning Regularities of the Political System.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Participation. Political Parties and Interest Groups, the Place and Role Thereof in the Political Process.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Political Culture and Ethics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Apine I. Politoloģija: Ievads etnopsiholoģijā. -Rīga, 2001.
2.
Ašmanis M. Politikas teorija.- Rīga, 1995.
3.
Ašmanis M. Politoloģija. Politikas izziņa. Vara. – Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2001.
4.
Cipeliuss R. Vispārējā mācība par valsti. – Rīga, 1998.
5.
Demokrātijas pamati: Grāmata vispārizglītojošām skolām.- Rīga, 1993.
6.
Ievads politikā. – Rīga, 1998.
7.
Ikstens J. Politikas pamati.- Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2001.
8.
Integrācija un etnopolitika / E. Vēbera red. – Rīga, 2000.
9.
Kuleša V.T., Vinčoreks P. Demokrātija: 20. gs. nogalē. - Rīga, 1996.
10.
Laķis P. Vara un sabiedrība. – Rīga, 1997.
11.
Lamentovičs V. Mūsdienu valsts: Mācību līdzeklis.- Rīga, 1996.
12.
Ozolzīle G. Demokrātija: Teorija un prakse. – Rīga, 1998.
13.
Pilsoniskā apziņa / E. Vēbera red. – Rīga, 1998.
Other Information Sources
1.
Rīgas laiks
2.
www.politika.lv