Introduction to Political Science

6.8.2025 - 31.8.2026

5 cr

Basic studies

Introduction to Political Science; key concepts, theories, research questions and materials, and current challenges in Political Science.

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Fields

Social sciences

Scope

5 cr

Code

POL.102

After completing the course unit students will have a basic understanding of the key concepts, theories, research questions and materials, and current challenges in Political Science. The students will be familiar with Political Science as an academic discipline and know how it is linked to other subjects. The students can also reflect on changes in politics and political participation and identify the main properties of the most important political ideologies and types of political regimes.

Organiser

Tampere University

Contact details

avoin.tau@tuni.fi

Belongs to themes:

Society and interaction

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