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This course is designed to increase students’ understanding of the role of psychological theories and findings in the area of political sociology and politics. The purpose of this course is to explore how are individual political decisions formed and changed, and what drives individual political behavior. We will focus on how psychological processes can help us explain differences in attitudes and behavior between individuals, and what implications these psychological processes have in forming public opinion and democratic society. Poslední úprava: Kudrnáč Aleš, Ph.D. (12.08.2024)
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Recent trends in social science research incorporated the idea that we need knowledge from a variety of fields such as psychology, biology, sociology and political science to get more complex understanding of how people think about politics, make political decisions, and the extent to which they engage in a variety of political behaviors. This course will provide an overview of the interdisciplinary study of politics at the intersection of these fields to improve students’ understanding of individual political behavior and opinions. More specifically, we will discuss the role of emotions, personality, biology, and how is individual behavior and opinion affected by others. Poslední úprava: Kudrnáč Aleš, Ph.D. (12.08.2024)
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Research Paper (50 points) The research paper requires applying psychological theories, concepts or methods to the research topic of students’ choice. Students are encouraged to focus on issues related to current political situation. Although theoretical studies are allowed, empirical papers are preferred. Students will consult their topic, analytical approach and data during lecture in Weeks 5 and 6 by presenting their ideas. The papers are expected to be written in couples. The paper is required to have title, 3-5 keywords, 100-150 words abstract, and the text itself has to be 3000-4000 words long and written in APA style[1]. References (at least 10), tables and graphs are not included in the word limit. Final papers are due before 22th December 2024, 11:59pm CET, and should be submitted via email to the instructor. Final exam (50 points) The final exam will consist primarily of multiple choice questions and will cover materials from compulsory readings, lectures and class discussions. Grading: Students need to give their presentation in week 5 or 6, receive at least 25 points on the Research Paper assignment, at least 25 points on the final exam, and at least 51 points in total in order to pass the course.
NOTE: Total points earned will be rounded to the whole number (e. g. the overall result of 50.5 points is rounded to 51 points and corresponds to the grade E). [1] https://apastyle.apa.org/ Poslední úprava: Kudrnáč Aleš, Ph.D. (12.08.2024)
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The course is divided into twelve sessions that will be held on weekly basis. First 60 minutes of each lesson are dedicated to a lecture and 20 minutes are left for short discussion of the topic and related readings. Weeks 5 and 6 are meant for short students’ presentation of the topics of their Research Paper. Students will present their ideas and methodological approach during the class by giving max 10-minutes presentation. This brief presentation and related feedback from the instructor and other students will serve as the basis of their final paper assignment. For this class students will be divided into two groups (one presenting in weeks 5 and the other group presenting in week 6) to secure enough time for presentations and feedback. The last session is dedicated to test. Course materials will be available online in SIS or Moodle. Poslední úprava: Kudrnáč Aleš, Ph.D. (12.08.2024)
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Poslední úprava: Kudrnáč Aleš, Ph.D. (12.08.2024)
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