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Lecturer(s)
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Čmejrek Jaroslav, doc. PhDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Suggested topics of consultations: 1. The development stages of the political thinking and political philosophy; 2. The basic political science theory; 3. Political ideology; 4. Political process and the problem of legitimacy; 5. The function of elections in modern democracy, electoral systems; 6. Political parties and party systems, the development of party system in the CR; 7. Political system in the Czech Republic; 8. The parliament and the legislative process; 9. Human and civil rights, social policy; 10. The international position of the CR, the European integration process.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
- Preparation for exam
- 10 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of this course is to explain the basic issues of political process in the contemporary world, especially in the CR. The main themes are the society and the state, forms of government, the development of democracy in its historical context, political parties and party systems, interest groups, electoral systems, sharing of powers, the parliament and the legislative process, human and civil rights, international affairs and European integration process.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of basic POL.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
Examination Requirements: The study of literature, a literature review process to the selected topic, a case study.
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Recommended literature
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ALMOND, G. A., VERBA, S. The Civic Culture. Political Attitudes and Democracy in Five Nations. Newbury Park: Sage Publications, 1989.
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ČMEJREK, J., BUBENÍČEK, V., ČOPÍK, J. Demokracie v lokálním politickém prostoru. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3061-5.
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ČMEJREK, J. Obce a regiony jako politický prostor. Alfa Nakladatelství, Praha, 2008. ISBN 978-80-87197-00-4.
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DAHL, R. A. Demokracie a její kritici. Praha: Victoria Publishing, 1995. ISBN 80-85605-81-3.
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FIALA, P., STRMISKA, M. Víceúrovňové vládnutí: teorie, přístupy, metody. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury. Edice Srovnávací politologie, 2005. ISBN 80-7325-074-8.
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HEYWOOD, A. Politologie. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia, 2004. ISBN 80-86432-95-5.
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ŘÍCHOVÁ, B. Přehled moderních politologických teorií. Empiricko-analytický přístup v soudobé politické vědě. Praha: Portál, 2000. ISBN 80-7178-461-3.
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SWIFT, A. Politická filozofie: základní otázky moderní politologie. Praha: Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7178-856-7.
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VODIČKA, K., CABADA, L. Politický systém české republiky. Historie a současnost. Praha: Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-718-3.
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