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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Andris Sprūds
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Political Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Politics

Objective

The aim of the European political history course is to analyze and understand the problems and processes of European political history, which would simultaneously give an opportunity to understand the peculiarities and complications of the internal and mutual relations of European countries today. Special attention is paid to the political-military processes of the 20th century in Europe, which resulted in the formation and existence of the current state system. The material to be learned is organized chronologically, however, considering the amount of information contained in the topics under consideration, the main emphasis will be placed on achieving an understanding of the basic principles of historical development by comparing the processes taking place in different countries and at different times.

Prerequisites

General understanding of historical and political processes.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Students acquire knowledge of European most important political developments and identify political impact on contemporary Europe.

Skills

Students facilitate their opinion formulation and expression as well as digital skills.

Competence

Students are able to critically assess important trends, phenomena and event, identify causalities and make linkage with with contemporary political processes.

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