Comparative European Politics

Abstract

This course will introduce the students the political systems of West European nations in general with close focus on particular case studies. The theoretical part of the course is mainly based on concepts and models of democracies identified in Arend Lijphart`s works. The course includes all elements of contemporary West European political systems such as division of powers, political parties, electoral systems, etc. The case studies of particular European nations are entitled to fully understand political institutions in Europe.