Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

Upon success completion of the course, the student should be able to

  • Reflect on the field of comparative politics as a subfield within political science
  • Hva knowledge of the main theoretical debates within the field of comparative politics.
  • Understand the logics of comparison and comparative methods as a particular research design.
  • Use the comparative analytical framework to analyse a wide range of political systems and events across and within different countries

Contents

The course gives an introduction to using comparative methods in political science and political sociology. Emphasis is attached to application of analytical models.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and group work.

Examination requirements

Before entering exams students must submit a written assignment. Instruction will be made available in Canvas.

Examinations

Five hour written examination with graded assessment, A-F.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, subject to availability.

Other information

This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not avaliable.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 9:13:01 AM