Syllabus

Politics of Transnational Integration and National Fragmentation

Code
ASK22G
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Political Science (SKA)
Group of Subjects
Political Science
Disciplinary Domain
Social Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Political Science1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 15 November 2018.
This syllabus is valid from 02 September 2019.
Revised
Revised, 20 August 2019.
Revision is valid from 20 August 2019.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students shall be able to:

  • demonstrate in depth theoretical and empirical knowledge about processes of integration and disintegration at the regional and national levels, which also involves applying and problematising central concepts such as nation state, secession, nationalism and regional cooperation
  • demonstrate the ability to independently provide an overview of the research field as well as identify and critically reflect on methods that dominate the research field
  • independently formulate a research problem within the research field and argue for a method that is appropriate for the problem.

Course Content

The course deals with two central research fields: 1) the research field on political integration and regionalisation processes, and 2) the research field on nationalism, secession and struggle for independence. Each of these two research fields is mapped, and the connections between them are discussed. The student is also taught how to identify and formulate a research problem in relation to the research fields with adequate methods related to these.

Assessment

Written assignments and active participation in seminars.

Forms of Study

Lectures and obligatory seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades A–F.

Reporting of grades:

  • Written assignments and seminars, 7,5 credits


Prerequisites

  • A minimum of 180 credits on first cycle, including 90 credits in Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Human Rights or Peace and Conflict Studies, including a minimum of 7,5 credits research method with a focus on Social Science and English 6

Other Information

The course is part of the master’s programme Democracy, Citizenship and Change.