Specialization: course opened to all study programs
Warrantor: doc. PhDr. Martin Bútora
Instructor: Eszter Simon, MA, PhD.
Lecturing hours (weekly): 2
Credits: 3 ECTS
Date: Wednesday 1.30 - 3.00 PM
Room: A6.07 (new building)
Working language: English
Evaluation: passed/not passed
Aim of the course: Regardless of the current economic and financial problems or the slow progress in Afghanistan and Iraq, the United States is still the global hegemon. In order to better understand American policy choices, it is essential to understand American political and social dynamics. This course does exactly this. It serves as an introduction to the (federal) government and politics of the United States. It traces the roots and the origins of American political institutions and discuss their present state. It combines classic readings an, textbook chapters with readings on specific topics related to different aspects of American politics. American politics will be understood broadly in this course, including its cultural, sociological, historical, and ideological dimensions. The course discusses American politics by highlighting controversial issues, debates and variation in interpretation. The course will be conducted in seminar format and in English.
Course sylabus to download (.doc)
Preliminary timetable of the course:
1. Administrative Issues, Introduction, Historical Background
2. Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution
