On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

- describe political theories and political ideologies
- describe and reflect on the interplay between political ideas, theories and the contemporary development of society

- critically reflect on different political theoretical positions and perspectives

- understand and reflect on different political views and ideologies
- compare and reflect on political ideas, theories and ideologies

• Central political theories, ideologies and ideas
• Various thematically presented problem areas
• Political arguments about such issues as equality, justice, power, democracy and freedom will be analysed, discussed and compared

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.

An e-learning platform is used.

Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

General entry requirements and at least 60 credits in Civics, Social studies, International relations or the equivalent. English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.

Kursen bedöms med betygen A, B, C, D, E, FX eller F.

The examination is based on instruction and course literature.

The course is examined through an individual written examination, an indivudual written assignment and an individual presentation of the written assignment.

The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided in a study guide distributed at the beginning of the course.

The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one element of examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all the elements included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed. To receive the final grade of E, at least E is required on the examinations and to receive the final grade A-B at least A is required on the individual written examination.

Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.

If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student is entitled to request that the next examination be assessed and graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the vice dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.

In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Individual written assignment and individual presentation	2,5 hp	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Individual written examination	5 hp	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F

The instruction is followed up throughout the course. At the end of the course, a course evaluation is performed and commented on by the course coordinator and, if possible, a student representative/student representatives (course developer/s). The evaluation, which is published on the relevant e-learning platform and submitted to the administration, is to function as a basis for future improvements to the course.

McKinnon, Catriona (Ed.) (2015). Issues in Political Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 398 pages.

Miller, David (2003). Political Philosophy – A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 160 pages.

Putnam, Robert D. (2003). Bowling Alone – The Collapse and Revival of American Community. New York: Simon Schuster 544 pages. (by selection, app. 150 pages).

Rothstein, Bo (2005). Social Traps and the Problem of Trust. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. E-book. (by selection, app. 100 pages).

Additional literature, app. 300 pages.

Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html

The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Also available in the course event on the e-learning platform.