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857-0051-00L 8 Credits MSC D-GESS
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Comparative and EU Politics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Frank Schimmelfennig, Prof. Dr. Christian Freudlsperger
Number of participants limited to 15. MA Comparative and International Studies are given priority.
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Abstract

This advanced research seminar deals with current issues and research in comparative politics and EU integration and politics.

Objective

This seminar is designed for advanced students of political science with an interest in comparative European politics and EU integration and politics. It introduces students to state-of-the-art theorizing, data, methods, and empirical findings and provides them with opportunities to work with data on their own. After taking this seminar, students should have a good overview of current research and be prepared to write their Master's thesis in this area. Topics include: European integration, EU decision-making, parliaments in the EU and its member states, party groups and parliamentarians. Students may also propose research topics of their interest.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
15

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Comparative and EU Politics
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (IFW D 42)
2 h weekly

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