Political Sociology
This course seeks to introduce students to various topics and debates pertaining to political sociology, including power, nation-states and empires, the state as a political actor, political participation, revolutions, social movements, and globalization. A central, overarching theme is the interplay between macro-sociological processes and micro-sociological actors.
The course is provided on a part-time basis and will be taught as an American style graduate seminar without instructor-led lectures. This form of teaching and learning depends on active student participation. Students are therefore expected to complete the readings prior to class and will take turns submitting questions (in groups) on Athena no less than two working days before class. The students submitting the questions for a given seminar will then lead that seminar discussion. Attendance is mandatory.
Teaching Format
Teaching is provided in the form of compulsory mini-workshops and seminars that strongly emphasize student leadership and participation.
Assessment
To pass the course students are required to pass the paper assignment, attend class, lead and participate in the seminar discussion, and post reading questions on Athena.
Examiner
Questions about master's studies
For questions about the master’s programmes in Demography and Sociology or our master’s courses, such as admissions, registrations, study breaks and transfer of credits, you are welcome to contact the master's assistant directors.
Anna Borén, Anna Carin Haag
Study counsellor
For guidance on study techniques, academic planning, grade transfers, certificates, and more.
If you run into problems with your studies, you are welcome to contact the counsellor, who works under a duty of confidentiality.
You can also book a meeting with the counsellor if you need long-term study and career planning.
