Bachelor
2024/2025
Political Consulting
Type:
Compulsory course
Area of studies:
Public Policy and Social Sciences
Delivered by:
Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs
When:
4 year, 3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course will cover the basic principles and areas of political consulting. The history of consulting and its development in the modern world will be also covered in detail. Part of the course will be devoted to campaign planning, taking into account modern capabilities and various media strategies. Political consulting is the process of providing strategic advice and guidance to political candidates, political parties, and interest groups. The goal is to assist in achieving their goals, whether they are to win an election or to influence public opinion.
Learning Objectives
- To introduce students to the concept of political consulting and its history, key issues of political consulting in the modern world
- To analyze various cases of lobbying, their political effects and ethical implications
Expected Learning Outcomes
- To apply specifics and features of political consulting in modern realities.
- To work in the field of political consulting: understanding the specifics of political communication, the features of campaign planning and the use of various media strategies
Assessment Elements
- In-class participationActive participation involves comments and questions based on the required literature, lectures and seminar presentations. Besides, group and individual exercises will be assigned at seminars.
- HomeworkHomework demonstrates the assimilation of information received in lectures and seminars
- Final Oral ExamThe exam will consist of questions based on the information covered during the course
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 3rd module0.4 * Final Oral Exam + 0.35 * Homework + 0.25 * In-class participation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Chereau, P., & Meschi, P.-X. (2018). Strategic Consulting : Tools and Methods for Successful Strategy Missions. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1632547
- The business of consulting : the basics and beyond, Biech, E., 2007
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Политический консалтинг : учеб. пособие для вузов, Ольшанский, Д. В., 2005