Strategic themes:
Internationalisation,
Sustainable development
Learning outcomes
After completing the course unit the student has a general view of the main currents of political theory and political thought. The student has basic understanding on the most important classics of political thought. They can also apply political theory in analyses of contemporary society and politics.
Contents
Political theory, history of political theory and thought.
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Written exam
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
In
English
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Option
2
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
In
English
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Heywood, Political Theory. Palgrave 2004. 3rd edition. (3 ECTS)
Koikkalainen - Korvela (ed.), Klassiset poliittiset ajattelijat. Vastapaino 2012. (2 ECTS), or Lindroos - Soininen (ed.), Politiikan nykyteoreetikkoja. Gaudeamus 2008. (2 ECTS) Please contact the teacher in charge for alternative literature in English.