Socio-political studies
Course: Economics and Economic Policy
Structural unit: Faculty of Economics
Title
Socio-political studies
Code
ОК 1.4
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2
Learning outcomes
PLO 1. To associate oneself as a member of the civil society, the scientific community, to recognize the rule of law, in particular in professional activities, to understand and be able to use their own rights and freedoms, to show respect for the rights and freedoms of other.
PLO 2. To reproduce moral, cultural, scientific values, multiply the achievements of society in the socio-economic sphere, and promote healthy lifestyles.
PLO 3.To know and use economic terminology, explain the basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics
PLO 7. To explain the models of socio-economic phenomena from the point of view of fundamental principles and knowledge on the basis of understanding the basic directions of the development of economics and economic policy.
PLO 9. To realize the main features of the modern world and national economy, the institutional structure, directions of social, economic and foreign economic policy of the state.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the characteristics of the functioning and development of modern society, politics and power, the interaction between individuals and social and political institutions, as well as the specific characteristics of contemporary Ukrainian society.
2. To be able to: collect and interpret information on political processes; apply the basic terms and analytical categories used to examine socio-political phenomena and processes.
3. To demonstrate basic research skills and information management skills, including the ability to use information sources.
Course content
The course “Socio-Political Studies” is included in the list of compulsory academic disciplines. It acquaints students with politics as a social phenomenon, theoretical knowledge and form of activity, the evolution of political knowledge, the essence and classification of political systems. The study of the discipline analyzes power as a social phenomenon, the social rule of law and civil society, the peculiarities of the functioning of socio-political associations in the political system, trends in modern world politics.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Політологія: підручник / за ред. О. В. Бабкіна. Київ: Центр учбової літератури, 2021. 520 с.
2. Основи політичної науки / за ред. В. М. Литвина. Київ: Знання, 2020. 598 с.
3. Горбатенко В. П. Політична модернізація: світовий та український досвід. Київ: Парламентське видавництво, 2019. 384 с.
4. Кремень В. Г., Ткаченко В. М. Політологія: курс лекцій. Київ: Педагогічна думка, 2022. 420 с.
5. Соловей О. М. Соціальна держава і громадянське суспільство: політичні аспекти взаємодії. Київ: Логос, 2021. 312 с.
6. Політологія: теорія, методологія, практика / за ред. В. Ребкала, І. Яковюка. Львів: ЛНУ ім. І. Франка, 2019. 456 с.
7. Кисельов М. О. Сучасні політичні процеси в Україні. Київ: Кондор, 2020. 360 с.
8. Political Theories for Students / Matthew Miskelly and Jane Noce (eds.). Detroit, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, New Haven Conn., Waterville, Maine, London, Munich: Gale Group, Thompson Learning, 2002. 429 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester Assessment:
1. Oral presentation: LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 – 24-40 points;
2. Contributions / participation in discussions: LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 – 7-15 points;
3. Independent work (essay): LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 – 15-25 points.
The final grade for the course (minimum 60, maximum 100 points) is calculated as the sum of the points earned for semester work (minimum 48, maximum 80 points) and the final assessment test (minimum 12, maximum 20 points).
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Anna
Bronislavivna
Stychynska
Politology department
Faculty of Philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Politology department
Faculty of Philosophy