Analytical Approaches to Political Science, 7,5 credits

Course information

Research education subject

Political Science

Course Syllabus

Schedule

Course period

28 August 2023 - 29 September 2023

Contacts

Kicki Ekberg, Utbildnings- och forskningsadministratör
+46 19 301233 kicki.ekberg@oru.se
Jan Olsson, Professor
jan.olsson@oru.se

Course objectives

The course gives an overview of political science as a scientific subject area by presenting its different sub-disciplines and analytical approaches. The course focuses in particular on analytical approaches such as behaviouralism, rational choice, institutional theories, power analyses, and discourse analytical approaches. The course also addresses the application of political science research as well as debates about the relevance of the subject for the surrounding society.

Practical information

Please sign up here by 11 August.
Number of participants: 8
Language of instruction: English