Předmět Comparative Politics of Western Europe (EUP405)

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Cíl

The course is focused on comparative analysis of political systems of West European countries.The topics are selected in a way that allows students to obtain first the basic survey andcomparative methodological basis about political systems, political institutions and processesthat are typical for the European highly developed democracies. In the second part, course isorganized as a set of seminars devoted to particular issues in contemporary European politicsusing selected country-studies as examples and background for in-class discussion.At the end of the course the students shall become familiar with comparative methods in theanalysis of political systems, political institutions and processes that are typical for thedeveloped European democracies. First, students get basic introduction to the issue of systemcomparisonof democratic states, including basic classification and typology of democraticsystems (parliamentary, presidential, direct democracies). The course focuses on French, British,German and Swiss political systems, because these systems are excellent examples of theaforementioned theoretical models. The students are also introduced the political systems of theScandinavian countries, the Low Countries, and Spain. Finally, the position papers written inthis course shall improve the abilities of students in the comparative-oriented research andwriting. At the end of the course, student will be able to apply concepts of comparative politicson Western European political and party systems. Student will be able to compare politicalinstitutions, political parties, and party systems. Student will also be able to assess the mainchallenges and to discuss key issues of contemporary European politics.

Osnova

Class Schedule1. Basic concepts of comparative analysis of political systems2. Parties and party systems – framework for analysis3. Electoral systems and their political consequences4. Multilevel politics and concept of Europeanization of domestic politics5. United Kingdom6. Germany7. French semi-presidential democracy8. Swiss direct democracy9. Political systems of the Low Countries10. Political systems of Scandinavian countries11. Political system of Mediterranean countries

Literatura

MAGONE, José M. Contemporary european politics :a comparative introduction. First publ. New York, NY: Routledge, 2011. 651 s. ISBN 9780415418935. infoComparative European politics. Edited by Josep Maria Colomer. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge, 2008. ix, 310 s. ISBN 978-0-203-94609-1. infoComparative politics. Edited by Daniele Caramani. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008. xliv, 786. ISBN 978-0-19-929841-9. infoALMOND, Gabriel A. Comparative politics :a theoretical framework. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 2001. x, 213 s. ISBN 0-321-08453-5. info

Garant

PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.

Vyučující

Mgr. Vlastimil Havlík, Ph.D.prof. PhDr. Vít Hloušek, Ph.D.