COMPARATIVE POLITICS: EUROPE (UK AND GERMANY)

Course Code

PI 1512

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr P Cairney

Pre-requisites

None

Overview

The course examines the political systems of the UK and Germany. Attention is focused on the countries’ constitutions, institutional arrangements and political parties.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Online test in week 3 (10%). Test on bibliography format in week 5 (5%). 1500 word essay (25%). Two-hour examination (60%).

Resit: Examination (100%).