STV4309B - Political Elites
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Course content
Following theoretical introductions reviewing classic debates around the scientific study of elites (origins, major theoretical developments, key questions and methods), this course will particularly aim at emphasizing new directions in this research tradition.
Taking European, North American as well as non-Western cases into consideration, it will discuss similarities and contrasts as regards issues of accountability, legitimation of power and symbolic strategies.
Learning outcomes
The course should be particularly useful for students interested in concrete actors-oriented approaches as well as contemporary comparative politics, cultural analysis and symbolic aspects of politics.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Students admitted to other Master programs may also be qualified to apply for the course. Please contact the Department of Political Science.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Political Science or equivalent.
Recommended prior knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Political Science or equivalent.
Teaching
The teaching format will be 8 x 2 hours of lectures and 2 x 2 hours of seminars. Students will be asked to present case-studies during the seminars in relation with the topics to be discussed (i.e. the Power elite/pluralist debate and the one on Trust). The seminar presentations are meant to serve as a preparatory test.
Criteria for access to teaching resources
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.
Exam information
The form of assessment is one or more written essays on a relevant topic (with a total of 10-15 pages) and a 3 hour final exam. The final exam counts 60% of the grade, and you will receive one overall grade for the course.
Exam resources
No special exam resources are allowed, except English-English dictionary.
Language of examination
English and Norwegian
Assessment and grading
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .
Explanations and appeals
See here for information about the regulations for justification of examination results and appeals.
Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .
Exam options for students with special needs
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Other information
The course can be taken in either 10 (STV4309B)or 15 (STV4309) credit versions. This arrangement will last until the spring term 2007. The B-version (STV4309B) can be taken by all students. The A-version (STV4309) can only be taken by students who are under the old regulations. (See the transitionrules discussed under the presentation of the master´s program). Those who can take the A-version, must send an application to: Siv.haberg@stv.uio.no
The A-version differs from the B-version in that the syllabus for the former is 400 pages greater in length. In addition to the final exam and the take-home exam, students taking the A-version must also prepare an additional essay (10-15 pages), which is due 3 weeks after the first essay is turned in. Students taking the A-version will follow the same lectures and have the same exam date as those taking the B-version.
Contact us
Department of Political Science
Visiting address:
Moltke Moes vei 31, Eilert Sundt Building, 7th floor.
Visiting hours:
Monday - Friday: 12.00 - 15.00
Postal address:
P.O.Box 1097 Blindern
N - 0317 Oslo
E-mail: ekspedisjon@stv.uio.no
Web: http://www.sv.uio.no/isv/english/