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Introduction to Political Science
Semester with CEA CAPA & UNYP Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 8/27/25 - 12/19/25
Introduction to Political Science
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of New York in Prague
Location: Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Primary Subject Area: Political Science
Instruction in: English
Course Code: POL150
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
A general introduction to political science, including basic concepts such as power, authority, legitimacy and participation; types of political systems and the present developments in democratic politics. The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the study politics. This course studies the most central concepts in political science and their application in democratic politics. This is an introductory course that will constitute one of the foundations over which other more specific courses will be building. The aim of the course is to describe the main concepts and institutions that constitute the core of the political activity and to describe the main processes identifiable in the practice of contemporary politics.