From Napoleon´s Republic to Empire of Trump” is an elective course for undergraduates. The theme of the course is “State” and how the state evolved in the East and West. This course should be a modern interdisciplinary course on political theories that includes the fundamental concepts and theories on the political nature, legitimacy, creation and organization of states. The course furthermore includes case studies like the French Republic or Trump´s administration. The abstract theories along with case-based approach should enable the students to critically assess different forms of state. Through critical analysis of states, students will ultimately develop the necessary skills to engage in academic and practical discussions and disputes related to contemporary political systems. From Napoleon´s Republic to Empire of Trump” is an elective course for undergraduates. The theme of the course is “State” and how the state evolved in the East and West. This course should be a modern interdisciplinary course on political theories that include the fundamental concepts and theories on the political nature, legitimacy, creation and organization of states. The course furthermore includes case studies like the French Republic or Trump´s administration. The abstract theories along with case-based approach should enable the students to critically assess different forms of state. Through critical analysis of states, students will ultimately develop the necessary skills to engage in academic and practical discussions and disputes related to contemporary political systems.
1) the history of Government, Samuel Finer
2) Politiká (Politics), Aristotle
3) Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes
4) Coercion, Capital and European states – Charles tilly
5) Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch, Immanuel Kant
6) Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
7) The Social Contract (On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Right), Rousseau
1) the history of Government, Samuel Finer
2) Politiká (Politics), Aristotle
3) Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes
4) Coercion, Capital and European states – Charles tilly
5) Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch, Immanuel Kant
6) Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
7) The Social Contract (On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Right), Rousseau
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participation and oral debateParticipation and oral debate Participation and oral debt |
30 | Students must engage in discussions and general participation will be graded |
| Written essaysWritten essays Written essays |
20 | Short written assessment of reading assignments |
| Case report - PresentationCase report - Presentation Case report - Presentation |
50 | Students will have to make ppt presentations on selected cases. 20 minutes presentation with oral debate on the presentation |
