Annotation and the aim of the course:
The course is devoted to the specifics and post WWII development of individual parts of the
British Political system from comparative perspective. The course covers the topics such as
British Constitution, Monarchy, Devolution and the threat for unity of the United Kingdom,
political parties, pressure groups, election, executive and legislative power as well as judicial
power. Special attention will be paid to several aspect of BREXIT.
The course has to show British political system as a special case of multiparty liberal
democracy.
Poslední úprava: PhDr. Lucie Jůzová (14.02.2019)
Annotation and the aim of the course:
The course is devoted to the specifics and post WWII development of individual parts of the
British Political system from comparative perspective. The course covers the topics such as
British Constitution, Monarchy, Devolution and the threat for unity of the United Kingdom,
political parties, pressure groups, election, executive and legislative power as well as judicial
power. Special attention will be paid to several aspect of BREXIT.
The course has to show British political system as a special case of multiparty liberal
democracy.
Literatura -
Poslední úprava: PhDr. Lucie Jůzová (14.02.2019)
Literature:
Ian Budge, David McKay, John Bartle, Ken Newton, The New British Politics, Routledge, Milton Park, 2013 http://www.google.cz/books?hl=cs&lr=&id=Tt5cAgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=british +politics&ots=JRXfVtykb0&sig=Pqk- 0aY1tDolZLqgsXZWIsDWhdo&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=british%20politics&f=false Peter Kerr, Postwar British Politics: From Conflict to Consensus, Routledge, Milton Park, 2013 Dennis Kavanagh, British Politics, Continuities and Change, Oxford, 2000 Bill Jones, Dennis Kavanagh, British Politics Today, Manchester University Press, 2003 Hilaire Barnett, Britain Unwrapped, Government and Constitution Explained, Penguin Books, London, 2002 Lenka Rovná, Kdo vládne Británii, SLON, Praha 2004 https://www.gov.uk/review-of-the-balance-of-competences#semester-2 And other books regarding British Politics in the library in Jinonice The Economist Etc.
Poslední úprava: PhDr. Lucie Jůzová (14.02.2019)
Literature:
Ian Budge, David McKay, John Bartle, Ken Newton, The New British Politics, Routledge, Milton Park, 2013 http://www.google.cz/books?hl=cs&lr=&id=Tt5cAgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=british +politics&ots=JRXfVtykb0&sig=Pqk- 0aY1tDolZLqgsXZWIsDWhdo&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=british%20politics&f=false Peter Kerr, Postwar British Politics: From Conflict to Consensus, Routledge, Milton Park, 2013 Dennis Kavanagh, British Politics, Continuities and Change, Oxford, 2000 Bill Jones, Dennis Kavanagh, British Politics Today, Manchester University Press, 2003 Hilaire Barnett, Britain Unwrapped, Government and Constitution Explained, Penguin Books, London, 2002 Lenka Rovná, Kdo vládne Británii, SLON, Praha 2004 https://www.gov.uk/review-of-the-balance-of-competences#semester-2 And other books regarding British Politics in the library in Jinonice The Economist Etc.
Požadavky ke zkoušce -
Poslední úprava: PhDr. Lucie Jůzová (14.02.2019)
Requirements: 60% active participation in the class, oral presentation + hand out according to the instructions 40% Essay (10 - 12 pages, footnoted, bibliography!) Deadline: June 1 ! Topics: 1. Britain’s role in international politics after BREXIT
or 2. British political parties vis-à-vis BREXIT
Poslední úprava: PhDr. Lucie Jůzová (14.02.2019)
Requirements: 60% active participation in the class, oral presentation + hand out according to the instructions 40% Essay (10 - 12 pages, footnoted, bibliography!) Deadline: June 1 ! Topics: 1. Britain’s role in international politics after BREXIT
or 2. British political parties vis-à-vis BREXIT
Sylabus -
Poslední úprava: PhDr. Lucie Jůzová (14.02.2019)
British Politics
British Politics MA Course School year 2018/2019
Lecturer: Prof. PhDr. Lenka A. Rovná, CSc. Jean Monnet Chair Ad Personam lenka.rovna@ruk.cuni.cz
Office: Charles University, Ovocný trh 5, room 307 Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 (please confirm by mail)
Methods of teaching
Lecture and seminar, students will be working individually or in the group, simulation of Oxford Debate Club
Syllabus:
February 19 Introduction, specifics of political culture in Great Britain February 26 Is there a British Constitution?, Returning the Constitution back? Monarchy and its role in contemporary Britain
March 5 Devolution, The (dis) United Kingdom? Is unity of the United Kingdom at stake?
March 12 Political Parties, Conservatives and Labour March 19 Political Parties, continuation March 26 Pressure Groups, Lobbying, The nature and impact of the mass media April 2 Elections and voting, Elections 2010 and 2015 April 9 The Legislature, The House of Lords, The House of Commons April 16
No class, preparation of an essay April 23 The Executive power, Prime Minister, Cabinet
April 30 Civil Service, Administration, Local Democracy Judicial system, Courts and Judges, The Police and Policing, Security and Secrecy May 7 Britain without Europe, Policy: Foreign and Defense Policy May 14 Oxford Debate Club: BREXIT and after…..
Poslední úprava: PhDr. Lucie Jůzová (04.02.2019)
British Politics
British Politics MA Course School year 2018/2019
Lecturer: Prof. PhDr. Lenka A. Rovná, CSc. Jean Monnet Chair Ad Personam lenka.rovna@ruk.cuni.cz
Office: Charles University, Ovocný trh 5, room 307 Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 (please confirm by mail)
Annotation and the aim of the course: The course is devoted to the specifics and post WWII development of individual parts of the British Political system from comparative perspective. The course covers the topics such as British Constitution, Monarchy, Devolution and the threat for unity of the United Kingdom, political parties, pressure groups, election, executive and legislative power as well as judicial power. Special attention will be paid to several aspect of BREXIT. The course has to show British political system as a special case of multiparty liberal democracy. Literature:
Ian Budge, David McKay, John Bartle, Ken Newton, The New British Politics, Routledge, Milton Park, 2013 http://www.google.cz/books?hl=cs&lr=&id=Tt5cAgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=british +politics&ots=JRXfVtykb0&sig=Pqk- 0aY1tDolZLqgsXZWIsDWhdo&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=british%20politics&f=false Peter Kerr, Postwar British Politics: From Conflict to Consensus, Routledge, Milton Park, 2013 Dennis Kavanagh, British Politics, Continuities and Change, Oxford, 2000 Bill Jones, Dennis Kavanagh, British Politics Today, Manchester University Press, 2003 Hilaire Barnett, Britain Unwrapped, Government and Constitution Explained, Penguin Books, London, 2002 Lenka Rovná, Kdo vládne Británii, SLON, Praha 2004 https://www.gov.uk/review-of-the-balance-of-competences#semester-2 And other books regarding British Politics in the library in Jinonice The Economist Etc.
Methods of teaching
Lecture and seminar, students will be working individually or in the group, simulation of Oxford Debate Club
Requirements: 60% active participation in the class, oral presentation + hand out according to the instructions 40% Essay (10 - 12 pages, footnoted, bibliography!) Deadline: June 1 ! Topics: 1. Britain’s role in international politics after BREXIT
or 2. British political parties vis-à-vis BREXIT
Syllabus:
February 19 Introduction, specifics of political culture in Great Britain February 26 Is there a British Constitution?, Returning the Constitution back? Monarchy and its role in contemporary Britain
March 5 Devolution, The (dis) United Kingdom? Is unity of the United Kingdom at stake?
March 12 Political Parties, Conservatives and Labour March 19 Political Parties, continuation March 26 Pressure Groups, Lobbying, The nature and impact of the mass media April 2 Elections and voting, Elections 2010 and 2015 April 9 The Legislature, The House of Lords, The House of Commons April 16
No class, preparation of an essay April 23 The Executive power, Prime Minister, Cabinet
April 30 Civil Service, Administration, Local Democracy Judicial system, Courts and Judges, The Police and Policing, Security and Secrecy May 7 Britain without Europe, Policy: Foreign and Defense Policy May 14 Oxford Debate Club: BREXIT and after…..
