Course - Specialization in Political Science: Political Communication and Political Behaviour - POL2016
POL2016 - Specialization in Political Science: Political Communication and Political Behaviour
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 3 hours | E |
Course content
This course is about what shapes people's political behaviour, such as their knowledge concerning political issues, their interest and ability to participate in politics and their political preferences. The course gives an in-depth study of some of the key models in electoral research, research on political participation, and research on short-term and long-term media influence.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have knowledge of and understand the central models in the area of political behaviour and political communication
Skills - the student shall:
- be trained and tested in their ability to give a presentation of a research question related to central research questions in the area of political behaviour and political communication
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures per week in the first half of the semester.
Further on evaluation
Assessment: 3-hour written exam in week 9
Recommended previous knowledge
POL1001 and SOS1002
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Provided at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL2006 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| POL2010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-11-05 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 4 SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-02-27 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 22
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"