Course: Political systems of UK and US

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Course title Political systems of UK and US
Course code KCJ/E0054
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Suchánková Hana, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Izavčuk Jaroslav, Mgr.
Course content
UK PARLIAMENT. WESTMINSTER X PRESIDENTIAL MODEL OF GOVERNMENT. DEVOLUTION THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. THE HOUSE OF LORDS UK POLITICAL PARTIES. ELECTORAL SYSTEM THE UK CABINET: Ministers and departments UK PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE UK PRIME MINISTERS US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM. US PRESIDENTS US POLITICAL PARTIES, ELECTIONS

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
  • unspecified - 26 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 25 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course presents in English language the survey of the British and US political life and institutions. It compares the British, US and Czech establishment, traces relevant diversities and similarities in their political and institutional environments.
Participants expands their English language competence, discuss particular issues, compare the systems of both countries, apply the knowledge of the UK and US institutions when analyzing the Czech system, identify differences in their political systems.
Prerequisites
Language level B2

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
75% attendance, submit 2 assignments, final test (70% pass mark) followed by a colloquy.
Recommended literature
  • Life in the United Kingdom Advisory Group: Life in the United Kingdom : a Journey to Citizenship. HMSO.2004.
  • FARRELL, MARK. British Life and Institutions. Chancerel.UK.2000.
  • McDowall, D. Britain in Close-up. Longman: Harlow, 1994.
  • O´DRISCOLL , JAMES. Britain.Oxford University Press.1999.


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