Politics and the Legislature: Legislation, Decision-Making, and Participation (SZF_177)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to foster an understanding of politics, the parliament, and the legislative system in Latvia by analyzing the mechanisms of policy-making, legislation, and decision-making processes. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical insight into the legislative process and the interaction between policymakers and society. The course incorporates simulations that actively engage students in reenacting parliamentary functions and decision-making processes, while simultaneously developing collaboration, communication, and argumentation skills.
Prerequisites
The course is suitable for students from any academic program who wish to understand the functioning of politics, parliament, and the legislative process in Latvia. Prior knowledge of the legislature or public administration is not required, but a willingness to actively participate in discussions, analytical thinking, and an interest in the interaction between society and politics will significantly enhance the successful completion of the course.
Learning outcomes
1.After completion of the course, the student will have an in-depth understanding of the functions of the Latvian Parliament, the processes for the adoption of laws and decisions, the role of parties and party associations, as well as the patterns of p
1.During the course, the student will acquire the skills to analytically and critically evaluate the legislative process, decision-making and political communication, as well as develop cooperation, communication and argumentative skills.
1.After completion of the course, the student will be able to apply critical thinking, knowledge of policy processes, legislative procedure in Parliament and decision-making in the political environment of Latvia.
