INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

1 Kulliyyah Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

2 Department Political Science

3 Programme BHSc in Political Science

4 Name of Course / Module Comparative Politics

5 Course Code PSCI 2210

6 Name(s) of Academic staff / Instructor(s) Rohana binti Abdul Hamid

7Rationale for the inclusion of the course / module in the programme

Knowledge of the content of this course is an essential element for the mastery of the field of Political Science.

8 Semester and Year (Level) Offered All Semesters / Level 2

9 Course Status Core

10 Level of Programme Bachelor

11 Start Date Semester 1, 2015/2016 (Start date for the use of the new course outline)

12 Batch of Students to be Affected Students with matric number starting with 151 onwards.

13 Total Student Learning Time (SLT)

Face to FaceAssessment-

Related Activities

Inde

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ent

Lear

ning

Total

36.00 01.00 17.00 22.00 54.00 130.00

14 Credit Value / Hours 3

15 Pre-requisites (if any)

1

16 Co-requisites (if any)

17 Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:1. introduce students to the basic approaches used in the

study of comparative politics;2. familiarise the students with various methods, techniques

and tools of political comparison; and3. familiarise students with various types of governments and

governance systems in a comparative perspective.

18 Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students are expected to have the ability to:

1. propose different methods and designs of comparison in comparative political studies (A3);

2. apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of politics to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and practices (C3, CT3); and

3. reproduce concepts, and theories of comparative politics from Islamic perspectives (P3).

19 Transferable Skills:

Skills(corresponding to

LOs)

Skill development techniques

Assessmentmethod

Critical thinking Problem-based learning

Assignments

20 Teaching-Learning and Assessment Strategy

Teaching-learning strategy Assessment strategy

Interactive teaching Combination of coursework evaluation and final written examination.

21 Course Synopsis This course is divided into four parts. Part One covers the nature, and scope of comparative politics; the basic approaches and techniques of comparison. Part Two focuses on some analytical tools relating politics and societies which include political culture, political communication, political participation, and class analysis. Part Three links the government to the society by analysing the role of interest groups, political parties

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and elections in a political system. Part Four provides insights into the workings of governments by discussing their structures such as: legislatures, the executive, the constitution and legal framework, the bureaucracy, and federal, unitary and local government. All the topics are discussed from a comparative perspective.

22 Mode of Delivery Lecture

23 Assessment Methods and Type / Course Assessment

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Mapping of the course / module to the programme aims

Course LOs Programme AimsAim 1 Aim 2 Aim 3

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Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Course LOs Programme Outcomes1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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26 Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic

Weeks Topics Learning Hours Task/Reading

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Comparative Politics: Definition, Nature, and Scope.

07.00

Hague and Harrop (2008): ch 1.Barington (2010): pp. 1-24.Mahler (2003): pp. 1-10.

2 The State in Global Context 06.00 Hague and Harrop (2008): ch 2.

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Course LOs Method %1 Tests 302 Assignments 301, 2, 3 End of semester examination 40

TOTAL 100

3Democracy

06.00Hague and Harrop (2008): Ch 3.

4 Non-democratic systems 07.50 Hague and Harrop (2008): Ch 4.

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Comparative approaches and Methods

06.00

Hague and Harrop (2008): Ch 5.

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Political CulturePolitical CommunicationPolitical participationElectoral politics

06.00

Hague and Harrop (2008): ch 6.Hague and Harrop (2008): ch 7.Hague and Harrop (2008): ch 9.Hague and Harrop (2008): ch 10.Barington (2010): pp. 362-402.Mahler (2003): pp. 41-154;

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Class Theories andInterest Groups

07.50

Hague and Harrop (2008): Ch 11; Barington (2010): pp. 144-158.Sodaro (2001): pp. 294-296. Barington (2010): pp. 340-361.

8Political Parties and Elections

06.00 Hague and Harrop (2008): ch 12.

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The Constitution and the Legal Framework

06.00

Hague and Harrop (2008): Ch 13; Barington (2010): pp.189-214.Mahler (2003): pp. 124-137.

10 The Executive and

The Legislature

06.00 Hague and Harrop (2008): Chapters 15, 16Barington (2010): pp. 231-277.

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Mahler (2003): pp. 70-93, 199-120

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Multilevel Governance

07.50

Hague and Harrop (2008): Ch14Barington (2010): pp. 215-229.

12

Public Management

06.00

Hague and Harrop (2008): Chapter 17Barington (2010): pp.443-482.

13

Public Policy

06.00

Hague and Harrop (2008): Chapter 18Barington (2010): pp. 484-533.

14 Islam and Politics 07.50 Ismail (2004), pp. 614-631.

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Main references supporting the course

Required

Hague, R. & Harrop, M. (2008). Comparative government and politics: An introduction. (7th ed.). London: Palgrave.

Barrington, Lowell, et al., 2010. Comparative Politics: Structure & Choices, Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

Sodaro, Michael J., 2001. Comparative politics: a global introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Ismail, Salwa. 2004. “Being Muslim: Islam, Islamism and Identity Politics”. Government and Opposition, Vol. 39, No. 4. pp. 614-631

Mahler, Gregory S. 2000. Comparative politics: an international and cross-national approach. Upper Saddle River, N. J.: Prentice Hall.

Shively, W. Phillips. 2003. Power and choice: an introduction to political science. New York: McGraw-Hill. Eighth Edition

28 Additional references supporting the courseRecommended

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Almond, G. A. & Verba, S. (Eds.). (1980). The civic culture revisited. Boston: Little Brown.

Bill, J. A. & Hardgrave R. L. (1973). Comparative politics: The Quest for theory. Ohio: Charles F. Merrill.

Blondel, J. (1995). Comparative government: An introduction. (2 nd ed.). London: Prentice-Hall.

Cantor, L. J. & Ziegler, A. J. (1988). Comparative politics in the post-behavioural era. Colorado: Lynne Rienner.

Hauss, C. (2003). Comparative politics: Domestic responses to global challenges. California: Wadsworth.

Theen, R. H. W. (2001). Comparative politics: An introduction to seven countries. N. J.: Prentice-Hall.

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Prepared by:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman

Coordinator,Curriculum CommitteeDepartment of Political

ScienceKIRKHS

Checked by:

Dr. Tunku Mohar Tunku Mokhtar

Head, Department of Political Science

KIRKHS

Approved by:

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim M. ZeinDean

KIRKHS

At the end of the programme, students are able to:

1. Knowledge: Demonstrate familiarity with established knowledge in the field of Political Science and awareness of current development therein.

2. Practical Skills: Use relevant skills learnt in the discipline of Political Science for professional and personal development.

3. Social Skills and Responsibilities: Cooperate with others and apply knowledge in a socially responsible manner for the progress of the nation and the ummah.

4. Values, Attitudes and Professionalism: Demonstrate commitment to ethics, autonomy and professionalism in the workplace and everyday life.

5. Communication, Leadership and Team Skills: Communicate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds with empathy, showing leadership qualities.

6. Problem Solving and Scientific Skills: Analyze issues and demonstrate skillfulness in planning, executing and evaluating strategies and action plans.

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7. Information Management and Lifelong Learning Skills: Use the necessary learning skills in information management and apply effective strategies for lifelong self-improvement.

8. Managerial and Entrepreneurial Skills: Apply basic managerial and entrepreneurial skills in the discipline of Political Science.

9. Islamicization: Use Islamic principles to analyze and evaluate ideas and theories in the discipline of Political Science.

10. Integration: Integrate Islamic teachings in the application of the discipline of Political Science for the purpose of improving attitude and behavior.

Appendix

The aims of the programme are:

1. to equip students with adequate knowledge and skills to enable them to work as diplomats and civil servants and provide leadership in serving the nation and the ummah;

2. to produce graduates knowledgeable about Western and Islamic perspectives on various diplomatic, administrative and political leadership practices; and

3. to produce effective and efficient practitioners in various administrative, political and diplomatic capacities reflecting Islamic norms and values.

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