Course: British political life and institutions

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Course title British political life and institutions
Course code KCJ/W0054
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
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
1) Introduction 2) THE HOUSE OF COMMONS 3) THE HOUSE OF LORDS 4) THE CABINET: Ministers and departments 5) UK PRIME MINISTER 6) UK PRIME MINISTERS 7) POLITICAL PARTIES 8) MONARCHY 9) US CONGRESS 10) US POLITICAL PARTIES 11) PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM 12) The US PRESIDENTS 13) TEST

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% attandance, submit 2 assignments, final test (70% pass mark)
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.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Social and Economic Studies Study plan (Version): Social Work (E) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Social and Economic Studies Study plan (Version): Social Work Leadership and Management (A) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Social and Economic Studies Study plan (Version): Regional Development and Public Administration (A) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Social and Economic Studies Study plan (Version): Social Work (D) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Social and Economic Studies Study plan (Version): Social Work Leadership and Management (B) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Social and Economic Studies Study plan (Version): Business Administration and Management (B) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Social and Economic Studies Study plan (Version): Regional Development and Public Administration (A) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -