American Politics II
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 5EN723
- Code
- 5EN723
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- English G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Board of the Department of English, 1 September 2011
- Responsible department
- Department of English
General provisions
The course is a self-contained course.
Entry requirements
Completed course American Politics 7.5 credits or 30 credits within the humanities or social studies sciences disciplinary research domain.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the component students will be able to
- evince a good knowledge of some of the issues and problem complexes that characterise today's US domestic and foreign policy
- argue in English for or against a particular standpoint in a current issue of contention in US politics
- analyse in writing a given text in English in the field.
Content
The component takes up some current problems in present-day US politics, such as the declining importance of parties, voter turnout, financing election campaigns, relations between the president and Congress, the power of the courts, and current US foreign policy.
Instruction
Group instruction, self-study. Teaching, class discussions, and examination are in English.
Assessment
Examination is both oral and in writing. Grades used are either Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.
Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.
Students who fail a certain examination twice have the right upon request, following consultation with the head of department, to have another examiner appointed.
Course level in relation to degree requirements
The course cannot be included as a main field of study in a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Other directives
If the syllabus or course reading for a component has been changed, students have a right to be examined under the original syllabus and course reading on two occasions during the following semester. Normally this right then expires. Otherwise there are no limitations on the number of examination opportunities.
The course may not be included in a degree if equivalent parts have been read within another course included in the degree.
Transitional provisions
For transitional regulations in the case of changes in the syllabus, please contact the student adviser.