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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

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
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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.
Examination

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