Political Science Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 I
The pre-master s course in Political Science provides a comprehensive preparation for the Master s in Political Science. It is meant for those students who must complete additional course work before they can proceed to the Master s programme proper. The substantive subjects - Comparative Politics, International Relations and EU Politics provide students with the proper background. The other courses train students in the necessary methodological skills and research techniques required for an academic graduate programme. The thesis, finally, enables the student to demonstrate s/he is ready for the advanced level of the Master s programme. Overview of the programme: Year schedule Political Science. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 II
Inhoudsopgave Pre-Master's Course in Political Science 1 premasterclass in Political Science electives 1 premasterclass in Political Science compulsory subjects 1 Vak: Academic Skills Workshop 1 Vak: Comparative and International Political Economy 2 Vak: Comparative Politics 3 Vak: EU Politics in Global Perspective 5 Vak: International Relations 6 Vak: Pre-Master's Thesis in Political Science 8 Vak: Seminar in Comparative and International Politics 9 Vak: Social Research Methodology 1 10 Vak: Social Research Methodology 2 11 Vak: Wetenschapsfilosofie 13 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 III
Pre-Master's Course in Political Science Opleidingsdelen: - - premasterclass in Political Science electives premasterclass in Political Science compulsory subjects premasterclass in Political Science electives Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Comparative and International Political Economy EU Politics in Global Perspective Semester 2 10.0 SCIPE_O Semester 2 10.0 SEUGP_O premasterclass in Political Science compulsory subjects Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Academic Skills Workshop Period 1 0.0 SACSKW_O Comparative Politics Semester 1 10.0 SCOMPPOL_O International Relations Semester 1 10.0 SIR_O Pre-Master's Thesis in Political Science Seminar in Comparative and International Politics Social Research Methodology 1 Social Research Methodology 2 Academic Skills Workshop Semester 2 10.0 SPMTPS_O Semester 2 10.0 SSCIP_O FSW Period 1 5.0 SSRM1_O FSW Period 2 5.0 SSRM2_O Wetenschapsfilosofie FSW Periode 4 5.0 SWF_O Course code SACSKW_O () Period Period 1 Credits 0.0 Faculty Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen J.M. Bretthauer MSc Teaching staff dr. E.B. van Apeldoorn Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 1 van 14
Teaching method(s) Study Group Course objective * To train student's basis academic skills for doing political science; * to train writing skills as well as oral presentation skills; * to train basic research skills (such as finding and using social scientific literature). Course content This short course of eight weekly meetings introduces pre- Master students to the basics of political science research by training basic research, writing and presentation skills. The aim here above all is to train students in academic critical thinking and praxis, especially for those who do not have an academic background (those who do may ask the teacher for dispensation). This will be done through a number of small assignments and in class discussions. We will devote special attention to basic rules of academic research and writing such as correct referencing and documentation. Tutorial. Testamur based on participation and assignments: Pass/ Fail. Course reading * Writing Guide Political Science (available at the website and to be made available through Blackboard); * Selection of articles. Target group Pre- Master students. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Although there are no credits to be earned for this course, attendance and participation is compulsory. Those who already possess an academic (university) degree may ask for dispensation though (please contact either the teacher or the Department's teaching manager, Dr. B.J.J. Crum). Comparative and International Political Economy Course code SCIPE_O (708101) Period Semester 2 Credits 10.0 Language of tuition Faculty Teaching staff Teaching method(s) English Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen prof. dr. H.W. Overbeek prof. dr. J.E. Keman, prof. dr. H.W. Overbeek, dr. I. Mooi- Reci Lecture, Study Group, Practical Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 2 van 14
Course objective * Thorough knowledge of the main issues in the field of comparative political economy (CPE) and international political economy (IPE), including essential elementary concepts of macro*economics and international economics; * Insight in the main research questions that these fields produce; * Knowledge of methods of research suitable for these questions; * Basic familiarity with some key databases available for research in CPE and IPE; * Hands-on experience with the application of some research techniques. Course content Political economy is the sub-discipline of social science that seeks to analyse political dimensions of governing of the economy. In CPE the focus is on the comparison of the domestic political economy across nations (in view of their similarities, differences, and institutional dynamics), and in IPE the focus is on the structure, dynamics and governance of the global political economy. In this course, we take the "globalisation process" as the point of departure: what exactly is globalisation, how has it developed (and why), and how does it affect economic developments in different regions in the global system and the interaction between government and the economy at the level of the national state? Political economy also uses some distinct methodological approaches of data analysis that are introduced in lectures and by means of self-study; applications are practiced in lab sessions and applied in two practical assignments. Lecture and computer practical. The course will consist of 2- hour lectures twice a week, and in addition 5 sessions in the computer lab, to practice research methods and to elaborate the two assignments. Testamur based on written examination CPE (35%), written examination IPE (35%), assignment CPE (15%) and assignment IPE (15%). N.B.: All examinations and assignments must be passed satisfactorily (i.e. receive a mark > 5.5). Course reading To be announced. Entry requirements Knowledge of basic statistics for the social sciences; basic knowledge of Comparative Politics and of International Relations. Target group Bachelor and exchange students. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Please note: this course is not taught during the academisch year 2011-2012. Only a clean sweep test is provided. Comparative Politics Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 3 van 14
Course code SCOMPPOL_O (708102) Period Semester 1 Credits 10.0 Language of tuition English Faculty Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen drs. G. Schumacher Teaching staff dr. P.J.M. Pennings, dr. B. Vis Teaching method(s) Lecture, Practical Course objective * To deepen their knowledge in a number of relevant areas of comparative political research; * To introduce students to the methodological and theoretical foundations of comparative approaches to political science; * To train students in applying specific research methods of comparative politics for both large-n and small-n studies. Course content The programme provides a thorough acquaintance with a broad range of methods and approaches of comparative political science. The course first addresses what we understand by comparative political science and by discussing the different methods of comparative research. Subsequently, attention is directed towards the problems encountered when doing comparative political science research. Although there is wide agreement that comparing is one of the most important methods of obtaining knowledge in the social sciences, the matter of how to actually perform a comparative analysis is still open to debate. We will address issues such as what do you compare (and with what), how many cases and variables should be included and which conclusions can be drawn from an analysis of the results. In the second part of the course, the following research methods will be discussed and practiced: correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis (e.g. model assumptions, outliers and influential data points) and factor analysis. The last section of the course brings together the topics focused upon earlier by examining several areas of comparative political analysis. These examples are intended to show that different methods and approaches lead to different results. Lectures and tutorials. Active participation of students is required. Testamur based on written examinations and written assignments. Course reading * Allison, P.D. (1999). Multiple Regression: A Primer. Thousand Oaks etc.: Pine Forge Press. ISBN 0-7619-8533-6 (paperback. * Landman, T. (2008). Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction (3rd edition). London and New York: Routledge, ISBN: 9-780415-412377 (paperback). * Lijphart, A. (1999). Patterns of Democracy: Government Forms and Performance in Thirty-Six Countries. New Haven & London: Yale University Press, ISBN: 9780300078930 (paperback). Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 4 van 14
Target group Bachelor, pre- Master; and exchange students. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Please note: this course is not taught during the academisch year 2011-2012. Only a clean sweep test is provided. EU Politics in Global Perspective Course code SEUGP_O (708103) Period Semester 2 Credits 10.0 Language of tuition Faculty Teaching staff Teaching method(s) English Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen prof. dr. W.M. Wagner dr. E.B. van Apeldoorn, dr. L.S. Nencel, prof. dr. W.M. Wagner Lecture, Study Group Course objective * Gain a basic knowledge of the history of European integration, of the institutional structure of the European Union, and of the key issues in the most important policy fields. * Introduction to the key approaches to European integration and their application to an understanding of the history and contemporary themes of European Union politics and governance. * Gain insight into how the European Union affects domestic politics, whilst at the same time being situated in a global context. * Learn how to write a major research paper, including the use of the qualitative research methods taught in this course. Course content The European Union permeates all spheres of politics and policy-making in the member-states. This course provides students with a basic understanding of the various dimensions of European integration as a multi-level polity, set within a changing global context. The course specifically introduces students to the history of European integration from the end of the Second World War up to the enlargement of 2004, and the popular rejections of the European constitution in 2005. Second, the students will be introduced to the institutional structure of the EU, the powers and responsibilities of the various institutions, and particularly the normative-constitutional problems of democratic control inherent in such a complex polity. Both the historical and the institutional traits of the European Union are put in the context of various theories of European integration, both those theories claiming to explain the origins and trajectory of the integration process (with a background in International Relations), as well as the medium-range theories dealing with the characteristics of the present multilevel polity, also drawing on analytical concepts derived from Comparative Politics. The third part of the course is dedicated to the discussion of the most Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 5 van 14
important areas of European policy-making, such as agriculture, structural policies, the Single European Market and Economic and Monetary Union. Here the course focuses in particular on the evolution of European socio-economic governance and the particular socio-economic model that is being constructed. The last part of the course focuses on the role of the EU as a global actor, and in particular deals with the external relations of the European Union, including the Common Foreign and Security Policy, defence policy, association/enlargement, relationships with the ACP, Asia and Latin America, the role of the Union in global trade negotiations and global environmental regimes. The course also has an important methodological component: it aims to train students in doing political science research. To address the complexity of the European polity, the course teaches students to apply a case study methodology to the study of political decision-making. In addition, it provides practical training in qualitative research skills, notably conducting interviews and analysing texts. Throughout the course, students collaborate in small groups on a concrete research project. In this project, students learn to apply the acquired research skills by collecting a limited set of primary data on a specific field of European Union policy-making and by writing a research paper. Lecture. Testamur based on a written examination (60%); and an assignment consisting of a; research paper with a methodology component (40%). Course reading * Cini, Michelle/Pérez-Solórzano Borragán, Nieves (eds.) 2010, European Union Politics, Third edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press * Additional literature and readings on qualitative research methods to be announced on Blackboard. Entry requirements Some basic knowledge of political science, both comparative politics and international relations (key concepts and approaches), and some basic knowledge of social research methodology (first- year level). Target group Bachelor, PMC and exchange students. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Please note: this course is not taught during the academisch year 2011-2012. Only a clean sweep test is provided. International Relations Course code SIR_O (705132) Period Semester 1 Credits 10.0 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 6 van 14
Language of tuition Faculty Teaching staff Teaching method(s) English Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen dr. E.B. van Apeldoorn dr. E.B. van Apeldoorn Lecture Course objective * Acquiring knowledge of and insight into contemporary world politics; * Introduction to rival theories and concepts of International Relations and their application to contemporary international and global affairs; * Understanding how and why international and global politics affects national states and societies and thus acquire insight into the international and transnational dimension of the domestic and the European politics studied in other courses of the curriculum. Course content This course offers students an introduction to the subject of International Relations (IR). Throughout, the course will be guided by the question to which extent, and how, the current process of globalization is changing the nature and content of world politics, approaching this question from the various competing theoretical perspectives that IR has to offer. Traditionally, the object of study for IR has been the conflict between and co-operation of sovereign states. This model is, however, increasingly regarded as outdated inasmuch as more and more non-state actors such as multinationals, NGOs and transnational social movements and groups appear to play a prominent role in world politics. In addition, we can also observe transnational forms of regulation through international organisations and emerging structures of what is called 'global governance'. Within this possible shift from international to transnational relations, new issues such as the environment and human rights have come to the surface. At the same time, as globalization is also about the integration of markets through global trade, production and finance, issues of international political economy have also gained new prominence. The question has been raised whether in the face of these processes of globalization and transnationalisation, states have lost the sovereignty that used to be the basis of the international system. On the other hand, there are still many instances where state power is very visible. Indeed, recent events have also once more brought home the message that the 'classical theme' of war and peace has not lost its relevance in this new era of globalised world politics. Lecture. Testamur based on two written examinations (50 % each). Course reading * John Baylis and Steve Smith (eds. ) (2008). Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (4th Edition). Oxford University Press. (appr. 40 euro). * Richard Little, Michael Smith (eds) (2005) Perspectives on World Politics (3rd Edition). Routledge. (appr. 35 euro). Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 7 van 14
Entry requirements Some basic knowledge of political science (first- year level). Target group Bachelor, PMC and exchange students. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Please note: this course is not taught during the academisch year 2011-2012. Only a clean sweep test is provided. Pre-Master's Thesis in Political Science Course code SPMTPS_O (705135) Period Semester 2 Credits 10.0 Language of tuition English Faculty Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen dr. L.C. Horn Course objective The thesis is an individual paper that builds on the work done in the Seminar and is partly prepared there. Students will write, on the basis of detailed instructions, a report in which they formulate a research question (of an empirical or conceptual nature) and devise an appropriate research design. The length of the thesis is 20-30 pages double- spaced (6, 000-7, 000 words), excluding bibliography and annexes. Course content In the thesis the student must show her/his ability to develop an academic discourse, to critically engage with political science literature, to assess the accuracy, validity and applicability of political science research findings, and to analyse and interpret politically relevant data. In the thesis students must demonstrate their knowledge of core theories and approaches in the chosen subfield (comparative politics or international relations) and integrate this knowledge in their own argumentation. Finally, the thesis must demonstrate the student's critical attitude and intellectual integrity. Tutorial. At the start of the thesis work, i. e. in the beginning of second semester, the student will choose from a list of topics for the Pre- Master's Thesis and will accordingly be assigned to a thesis workgroup which will be supervised by a lecturer and in which the student will work on the thesis according to a strict time schedule allowing completion by the end of the semester. In the period April- May, work in the thesis group will be co- ordinated with work in the Seminar to assure optimal effectiveness. Testamur based on an individual thesis. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 8 van 14
Course reading Literature depends on the topic. Entry requirements It is recommended that students have completed the first semester before they start with the Thesis. Target group Pre- master students. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Please note: this course is not taught during the academisch year 2011-2012. Only a clean sweep test is provided. Seminar in Comparative and International Politics Course code SSCIP_O (705137) Period Semester 2 Credits 10.0 Language of tuition English Faculty Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen dr. B. Vis Teaching staff prof. dr. W.M. Wagner, dr. B. Vis Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group Course objective After this course, students are able to: - Recognize the different meta- theoretical and methodological foundations of varying forms of qualitative and quantitative research within comparative and international politics. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of qualitative and quantitative research within the social sciences. - On this basis critically evaluate political research, including the employed methods and techniques. - Apply the developed academic and research skills, with a view to their Bachelor or Pre- Master thesis. Course content This seminar offers a deepening of students understanding of both the theoretical and practical sides of social scientific research by discussing a wide array of qualitative and quantitative methods and by applying them to selected themes of comparative and international politics. We will focus on questions such as: What are the philosophical foundations of social scientific research? What are the methods and techniques employed, and why are these methods and techniques used? What are its implications with regard to answering the research question? To answer such questions, students will be familiarized with the difference between analytical approaches modelled after the natural sciences, approaches based more on the historical and interpretative traditions within the social sciences, as well as with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 9 van 14
the difference between individualist and structuralist accounts (how to explain or understand the agency of political actors?). Based on these meta- theoretical and methodological foundations, students will critically examine a broad selection of political science research from different research traditions and paradigms and using a wide variety of methods such as historical analysis, literature research, textual analysis, interview techniques, survey research, network analysis and regression analysis. Confronted with the research of others, students are taught to critically reflect upon their own research practice, and improve their skills with regard to formulating a research design (which they will have to do for the parallel Bachelor's Thesis). Lecture and tutorial. Attendance is mandatory. The course will be taught in co- ordination with the Bachelor Thesis. Testamur based on: class participation (10%) and; various assignments (90%). Course reading A selection of articles, to be downloaded within the VU domain. Target group Bachelor and pre- Master students. It is obligatory to sign up for a course, for more information on dates to sign up, go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. Please note: this course is not taught during the academisch year 2011-2012. Only a clean sweep test is provided. Social Research Methodology 1 Course code SSRM1_O () Period FSW Period 1 Credits 5.0 dr. G.G. van de Bunt Teaching staff dr. D. Pavlopoulos Teaching method(s) Lecture, Practical Course objective This course provides an introduction to the process and techniques of social science research. Students learn how to organize and analyze data. On completion students have the skills and knowledge to evaluate social science research and to apply elementary descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Provisionally, part of this course is a brief introduction to important mathematical skills that are needed to understand fully the content of this course and its books. The course ends with an exemplary topic presented by someone from PS, SCA, and/or COM in cooperation with the concerning teacher of this course. This topic differs from year to year. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 10 van 14
Course content The empirical research process, research types, research design, observation methods, formulating hypotheses, operationalization, descriptive statistics, working with SPSS, assignments. Lecture and practical. Written examination (multiple choice). The examination will also test skills and knowledge as transferred through the assignments (which are not mandatory). Each assignment that is delivered timely and is of sufficient quality will be rewarded with one bonus point. The final grade can be increased with at most one point by the average of the bonus points. Course reading * Babbie, E. (2006). The Practice of Social Research. (10th edition) (approx. 60 euro). * Agresti, A. & B. Finlay (2008) Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences (4th edition). Pearson Education. (approx. 60 Euro) (SEE REMARKS). * Grotenhuis & Matthijsen. Basiscursus SPSS. Koninklijke Van Gorcum. (approx. 10 Euro). * SPSS software, for sale via Surfspot (https://www.surfspot.nl/) (approx. 20 Euro). It is always possible to use SPSS in the practical rooms, but space is limited and often there are courses in these rooms. SPSS cant be used in those cases. * Methodic/substantial article exemplary for PS, SCA, and/or COM (to be announced). Target group Premaster. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. * It is not allowed to keep the exam after you have taken it. * It is absolutely necessary to buy Agresti and Finlay and to install SPSS. The book is delivered with a code that is needed to use the online learning system which will be used intensively during the course. The assignments often require this system and SPSS. * Purchase Agresti and Finlay at the VU bookstore, otherwise you will not receive the necessary code. Social Research Methodology 2 Course code SSRM2_O () Period FSW Period 2 Credits 5.0 dr. G.G. van de Bunt Teaching staff dr. D. Pavlopoulos Teaching method(s) Lecture, Practical Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 11 van 14
Course objective This course is the follow up to the study to the process and techniques of social science research. Students learn how to organize and analyze data, and how to test hypotheses. On completion students have the skills and knowledge to evaluate social science research and to apply inferential statistical techniques. The course ends with an exemplary topic presented by someone from PS, SCA, and/or COM in cooperation with the concerning teacher of this course. This topic differs from year to year. Course content The empirical research process, testing hypotheses, sampling and sampling techniques, design and analysis, elaboration techniques, methods of qualitative research, working with SPSS, assignments. Lecture and practical. Written examination (multiple choice). The examination will also test skills and knowledge as transferred through the assignments (which are not mandatory). Each assignment that is delivered timely and is of sufficient quality will be rewarded with one bonus point. The final grade can be increased with at most one point by the average of the bonus points. Course reading * Babbie, E. (2006). The Practice of Social Research. (10th edition) (approx. 60 euro). * Agresti, A. & B. Finlay (2008) Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences (4th edition). Pearson Education. (approx. 60 Euro) (SEE REMARKS). * Grotenhuis & Matthijsen. Basiscursus SPSS. Koninklijke Van Gorcum. (approx. 10 Euro). * SPSS software, for sale via Surfspot (https://www.surfspot.nl/) (approx. 20 Euro). It is always possible to use SPSS in the practical rooms, but space is limited and often there are courses in these rooms. SPSS cant be used in those cases. * Methodic/substantial article exemplary for PS, SCA, and/or COM (to be announced). Entry requirements Topics discussed and studied during Social Research Methodology part 1. Target group Premaster. It is obligatory to; sign up; for a course, for more information on dates to sign up; go to www. fsw. vu. nl/schedules. * It is not allowed to keep the exam after you have taken it. * It is absolutely necessary to buy Agresti and Finlay and to install SPSS. The book is delivered with a code that is needed to use the online learning system which will be used intensively during the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 12 van 14
course. The assignments often require this system and SPSS. * Purchase Agresti and Finlay at the VU bookstore, otherwise you will not receive the necessary code. Wetenschapsfilosofie Vakcode SWF_O (704133) Periode FSW Periode 4 Credits 5.0 Voertaal Nederlands Docent(en) drs. M.G. Keijer Lesmethode(n) Hoorcollege Doel vak Na afloop van de cursus wordt een student geacht actief gebruik te kunnen maken van kennis van en inzichten in: - de grondslagen van de wetenschap als specifieke benadering van de realiteit in relatie tot intern- wetenschappelijke en buitenwetenschappelijke waarden; - de discussie rondom de moderne wetenschap in de context van de maatschappelijke en culturele ontwikkeling; - de eigen aard van de sociale wetenschappen; - de wetenschapslogische en ethische vooronderstellingen van de verschillende methodologische benaderingen binnen sociale wetenschappen. Inhoud vak Wat zijn de belangrijkste filosofische controverses met betrekking tot het doel en de fundering van wetenschappelijke kennis? Te denken valt aan de debatten over rationalisme en empirisme, over verklaren en interpreteren of begrijpen, over waardevrijheid versus waardegebondenheid, over rationaliteit en conventie binnen de wetenschap en over modernisme versus postmodernisme. De diverse hedendaagse wetenschapstheoretische en methodologische benaderingen binnen de sociale wetenschappen worden binnen deze controverses gesitueerd. Daarbij is ook oog voor de culturele en maatschappelijke contexten waarin de sociale wetenschappen tot ontwikkeling komen. Onderwijsvorm Hoorcollege. Toetsvorm Schriftelijk tentamen. Literatuur * Verplicht: Hans Doormalen, Herman de Regt & Maurice Schouten, Exploring Humans. An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Amsterdam: Boom, 2007, pp 528, ISBN 978 90 8506 226 4 * Aanvullende artikelen via Blackboard Vereiste voorkennis Deelname aan de toets van het vak: Methoden en technieken van sociaalwetenschappelijk onderzoek. Doelgroep Bachelor- en premaster studenten. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 13 van 14
Intekenprocedure Intekenen voor het vak is verplicht, zie voor intekendata de facultaire website www. fsw. vu. nl/roosters. Overige informatie Let op: dit vak wordt in het academisch jaar 2011-2012 niet meer aangeboden. Het betreft hier een bezemtoets. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen - P Political Science - 2010-2011 11-6-2012 - Pagina 14 van 14