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Electoral Systems

Electoral Systems


BASIC DATA

Code:

143646

ECTS:

5.0

Lecturers in charge:

izv. prof. dr. sc. Višeslav Raos

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DETAILED DATA

1. KOMPONENTA

  • Exercises 60

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

DESCRIPTION:

The aim of this course is to offer a comparative study of electoral systems as one of the key areas of Comparative Politics and Political Science in general. Electoral systems are among the most important institutions in contemporary democracies. The most influential political scientists of our age have declare them "the most fundamental element of representative democracy" (Lijphart", "the most important part of the political system" (Sartori), but also potentially the most manipulated political tool (Taagepera and Shugart). In addition, Robert Dahl has pointed out that "probably no other political institution shapes the political landscape of a democratic country than its electoral system and its political parties". The purpose of this course is to equip students with fundamental knowledge about elections and electoral politics, and not just the institutional framework that sets the rules for the conducting of elections as such.

LITERATURE:

  1. Michael Gallagher, Paul Mitchell; The Politics of Electoral Systems; OUP Oxford (2005), str. [object Object]
  2. Andrew Reynolds, Ben Reilly, Andrew Ellis; Electoral System Design; International Idea (2005), str. [object Object]


CLASSES

2. SEMESTER

Izborni GS-2 - Regular studij - University graduate programme of Journalism
Izborni GS-2 - Regular studij - University graduate programme of Political Science
Izborni GS-2 - Regular studij - University undergraduate programme of Journalism
Izborni GS-2 - Regular studij - University undergraduate programme of Political Science


CONSULTATIONS SCHEDULE

izv. prof. dr. sc. Višeslav Raos:


News

17.03.2020
Electoral Systems - E-Learning due to the Current Public Health Situation
Dear exchange students!   For the next two weeks, we shall conduct our classes online (distance learning, e-learning) due to the current public health situation. If the situation persists, we might move classes from intranet to Merlin, an online learning platform hosted by the University of Zagreb. I shall send out updates shall this be the case.   Since now your learning argreements have been finalized (changes made), you can all access the intranet. Under " Materials ", you shall find preentations, seminar literature, as well as your exam literature.   Under " Student Submission ", you shall find folder in which you will upload your position papers. When writing your position papers, remember to follow formatting and referencing instructions (see the PDF under Materials, as well as general guidelines in the syllabus).   For tomorrow, I shall upload a PowerPoint presentation accompanied with an audio lecture , formatted as a video (.mp4 file). Your viewing of the video shall be deemed equivalent to presence in class.   In addition, I shall upload a short video with an addition notice containing questions pertaining to the video . You will be able to comment on the video and discuss points mentioned in the video (let the questions serve as guidelines). Post your comments directly under the notice (you will see a right-hand buttion "comment") under the notice). Y our comments will count towards your discussion points in class . For addition questions and queries, do not hesitate to e-mail me.   Please stay safe and follow public health precautions!   Best regards,   Dr. Višeslav Raos, Assistant Professor
02.03.2017
Electoral Systems: Beginning of tutorial sessions
Dear exchange students!   Our tutorial sessions in Electoral Systems start on Wednesday, February 26, at 10.15, in the computer room, on the fourth floor.   You can find the course program and readings in the "Materials" section of this subpage.   Dr. Višeslav Raos, Assistant Professor