Politics for Rocket Scientists: An Introduction to Political Science for Non-Political Scientists
Module POL00011
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2018
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
available module versions | |||
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SS 2022 | SS 2020 | SS 2018 | WS 2016/7 |
Basic Information
POL00011 is a semester module in English language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of soft-skill courses
Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
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180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Learning Outcome
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VO | 3 | Politics for Rocket Scientists (An Introduction to Political Science for Non-Political Scientists) |
Büthe, T.
Assistants: Buckley, Y.Schmid, H. |
dates in groups |
eLearning |
UE | 1 | Politics for Rocket Scientists (POL00011) (optional exercise 1 - April) |
Büthe, T.
Assistants: Buckley, Y. |
dates in groups |
eLearning |
UE | 1 | Politics for Rocket Scientists (POL00011) (optional exercise 2 - June) |
Büthe, T.
Assistants: Buckley, Y. |
dates in groups |
eLearning |
UE | 1 | Politics for Rocket Scientists (POL00011) (optional exercise 3 - July) |
Büthe, T.
Assistants: Buckley, Y. |
dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
In early May, in early June, and again in the week before the final exam, there will be optional tutorials ("Übung") to learn how we read texts and study in the social sciences. These sessions are offered at different times to ensure that anyone can attend at least one session - and I strongly encourage every student to attend one.
Media
Literature
academic journals (such as the American Political Science Review, Antitrust Bulletin, International Organization, and West European Politics) and occasionally from popular magazines and online publications. Final list to be announced at the beginning of the semester
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Subject to pandemic conditions and the law and regulations of the state of Bavaria applicable at the time, both an in-person and an online (remote) version of the exam will be offered.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.