Module structure B. A. Political Science (minor)

The degree program is divided into a foundation module and four subject-specific basic modules. The content of the modules covers the central focal points of political science. Five basic modules with different content are offered, four of which must be selected. When you register for the basic modules, you decide which four basic modules you would like to complete.

It is not possible to register for a fifth basic module, nor is it possible to change a basic module at a later date.

Please note that modules are generally only completed and the credit points are only credited when all achievements have been completed. and also all events, including lectures, were properly completed!

The final Bachelor’s examination is always taken in the major. However, the individual module grades of the minor are also included in the final grade.

module	Contact hours per week	Credit points
Introduction and methodological principles	8	12
Subject-specific basic modules (four of the following five modules of your choice) – The Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany – Political Theory – Economy and Society – Analysis and Comparison of Political Systems – International Relations	24 (6 CHW per module)	48 (12 CP per module)
All	32	60

Program structure

In the B. A. minor, one basic module and four of five subject-specific basic modules must be completed. You can choose the four basic modules according to your own interests. When you register for the basic modules, you decide which four basic modules you would like to complete. It is not possible to register for a fifth basic module, nor is it possible to change a basic module at a later date.

The course of study can largely be organized freely. However, the foundation module should be completed in the first two semesters if possible. As a rule, the basic modules do not build on each other in terms of content, so you can decide for yourself when which of the four basic modules to choose fits best into your course of study. The following information should help you with your planning:

• Major subject courses should be given priority over minor subject courses if they overlap in time.
• The basic module can be started in any semester; the modules “The Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany” and “Political Theory” start in the winter semester, and the modules “Analysis and Comparison of Political Systems”, “International Relations” and “Economy and Society” start in the summer semester.
• The modules usually extend over two semesters.

In all seminars and small groups, active participation includes, for example, papers and presentations, written summaries or other achievements. This is determined by the lecturer depending on the content and objectives of the course.

Module 2B: Basic module “The political system of the Federal Republic of Germany”	Seminar The political system of the FRG
Module 3B: Basic module “Political Theory”	Seminar Political Theory
Module 4B: Basic module “Economy and Society”	Seminar Economy and Society
Module 5B: Basic module “Analysis and Comparison of Political Systems”	Seminar Analysis and comparison of political systems
Module 6B: Basic module “International Relations”	Seminar International Relations

Please note: Attendance is compulsory in these courses at the Institute of Political Science.