PN20-12 - Politicki temelji savremenog svijeta

Course specification
Type of study	Bachelor academic studies
Study programme
Course title
Acronym	Status	Semester	Number of classes	ECTS
PN20-12	elective	2	3L + 1E	6.0
Lecturers
Lecturer	prof. dr Vlade Simović
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)	prof. dr Vlade Simović
Prerequisite				Form of prerequisites
Enrolled in the second semester.				Enrolled in the second semester.
Learning objectives
Ever since humans have existed, they have been building, observing and explaining the world. We call the totality of their spiritual and material creation civilization. Knowing the foundations of the modern world is of great importance for every student of social sciences. The aim of this course is to familiarize students in the first year of studies with how the modern world of politics is built on which fundamental phenomena and processes, as well as to clarify all the most important political and social challenges of the modern era in which we live.
Learning outcomes
Ever since humans have existed, they have been building, observing and explaining the world. We call the totality of their spiritual and material creation civilization. Knowing the foundations of the modern world is of great importance for every student of social sciences. The aim of this course is to familiarize students in the first year of studies with how the modern world of politics is built on which fundamental phenomena and processes, as well as to clarify all the most important political and social challenges of the modern era in which we live.
Content
Sadržaj predmeta po nedjeljama: 1. Faktori političke borbe 2. Oblici političke borbe 3. Politika u savremenom svijetu: od antagonizma do integracije 4. Ponavljanje gradiva iz prvog dijela (prvi kolokvijum) 5. Savremeni svijet i njegove protivrječnosti: stare i nove politike 6. Globalna ekonomija, ekologija, stanovništvo i prirodni resursi 7. Zapadne države i proces evropskih integracija 8. Raspad SSSR-a i sudbina država Srednje i Istočne Evrope 9. Unipolarni svijet Sjedinjenih Američkih Država, Latinska Amerika i Bliski istok 10. Azija i Afrika: između uspona i tragedija 11. Svijet poslije 11.09.2001. godine, ekonomske krize i rušenje unipolarnosti 12. Ekonomska nejdanokst u svijetu i izazovi savremene politike 13. Ponavljanje gradiva iz drugog dijela (drugi kolokvijum) 14. Neoliberalizam, „doktrina šoka“ i njene posljedice – između realnosti i „teorija zavjere“ 15. Izlaganje seminarskih radova na zadatu temu
Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises with interactive learning. Interactive learning in groups. Showing video material and documentaries. Seminars in literature. Written seminar papers. Oral comments and short presentations in class. Consultations.
Literature
Simović, Vlade (2020) Politički temelji savremenog svijeta, RIDER, Fakultet političkih nauka Univerziteta u Banjoj Luci, Banja Luka (Original title)
Evaluation and grading
Checking knowledge and determining how active students are in teaching is done throughout the semester. Knowledge is tested using two colloquia, and students' activity is expressed through writing seminar papers, regular attendance, participation in debates, preparation of presentations and other forms of creative participation in the teaching process. In this way, students fulfill the pre-examination obligations through which they can gain 50 points (two colloquia of 20 points each, a seminar paper of 5 points and an orderly and active attendance of 5 points). The final exam is conducted orally and it tests knowledge from the entire material, and carries a maximum of 50 points. The final grade is performed by adding the points from the pre-exam obligations and the points from the exam.