SYLLABUS

INTRODUCTION TO
POLITICAL SCIENCE
BY
M. RIZA HANAFI
IRZA KHURUN'IN
ABDULLAH

ODD SEMESTER 2021/2022

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAM

FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITAS BRAWIJAYA
Course Description

This course introduces the concepts of politics and political science to students.
Students are also invited to understand the history and scope of the study of
political science as well as the approaches in it. Students are also invited to
learn about ideology, political systems, and culture. Concept and theory about
State were introduced as well as constitution and power. In the second half of
the semester, students will be invited to understand Political Parties, Elections,
Parliament, interest groups, and pressure groups. The concept of democracy
and civil society are introduced, as well as political forces. At the last meeting,
students were invited to understand the politics of world politics and politics
between nations on the topic of global politics.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to explain concepts, history, and approaches in

political science
Students will be able to explain ideology, political system, and culture
Students will be able to explain the concepts of the State, Constitution, and
Power in political science
Students will be able to explain Democracy, Human Rights, and Political
Representative
Students will be able to discuss political forces and global politics
 Weekly Schedule

The definition of Politics and Political Science

Week 1 The essence of political science
Definition of Reference: Andrew Heywood, 2013, Politics
politics and
(4th Edition), Palgrave MacMillan, New York.
political science
(Chapter 1: What is Politics)

The history of Political Science

The scope of political science
Reference:
Andrew Heywood, 2013, Politics (4th Edition),
Week 2 Palgrave MacMilan, New York. (Chapter 1: What is
History and Politics)
the scope of Budiarjo, Miriam. 2007. Dasar – Dasar Ilmu Politik,
Political Jakarta : PT. Gramedia. Pustaka Utama (Chapter 1:
Science Sifat, Arti, Dan Hubungan Ilmu Politik Dengan Ilmu
Pengetahuan Lainnya)
Shively, W 2008, Power and Choice: An Introduction
to Political Science, McGraw Hill, New York (Chapter
1: Politics: Setting the Stage)

Legal approach
Behavioral approach
Week 3 Neo-Marxis
Approaches Dependency Theory
in Political Rational Choice
Science New Institutionalism
Reference:
Andrew Heywood, 2013, Politics (4th Edition),
Palgrave MacMilan, New York. (Chapter 1: What is
Politics)
Budiarjo, Miriam. 2007. Dasar – Dasar Ilmu Politik,
Jakarta : PT. Gramedia. Pustaka Utama (Chapter 3:
Berbagai Pendekatan Dalam Ilmu Politik)
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Liberalism Definition of
Conservatism ideology
Socialism Function and role of
Week 4 Communism ideology
Political Fascism Type of ideologies
Ideology Neoliberalism
References:
Michael G. Roskin, et al, 2017, Political Science: An
Introduction (14th edition), Pearson, Boston (Chapter 2:
Political Ideologies)
Shively, W 2008, Power and Choice: An Introduction to
Political Science, McGraw Hill, New York (Chapter 2:
Modern Ideology and Political Philosophy)

Definition of political system

System in politics
Dimension and function of Political System
Week 5 Reference:
Political Blondel, J 1995, Comparative Government: an
System introduction, Prentice Hall-Harvester Wheatsheaf,
London (Chapter 3: Types of Political System)
Ramlan Surbakti 2007, Memahami Ilmu Politik,
Grasindo, Jakarta (Chapter 13: Model-Model Sistem
Politik)

Definition of political culture

Types of political culture
Relation between Political System and Political Culture
Week 6 Reference:
Political Andrew Heywood, 2013, Politics (4th Edition),
Palgrave MacMillan, New York. (Chapter 8 - Political
Culture Culture and The Media)
Michael G. Roskin, et al, 2017, Political Science: An
Introduction (14th edition), Pearson, Boston
(Chapter 6 - Political Culture)
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Week 7
Mid-Term
Definition and theory of State
Forms of States
Constitution and the States
Reference:
Andrew Heywood, 2013, Politics (4th Edition),
Palgrave MacMillan, New York. (Heywood Chapter 3
- Politics and The State)
Week 8
State and Shively, W 2008, Power, and Choice: An
Constitution Introduction to Political Science, McGraw Hill, New
York (Chapter 3: The Modern State)

Budiarjo, Miriam. 2007. Dasar – Dasar Ilmu Politik,

Jakarta : PT. Gramedia. Pustaka Utama (Chapter 6 -
Undang-undang dasar)

Shively, W 2008, Power and Choice: An Introduction

to Political Science, McGraw Hill, New York (Chapter
9: Constitutions and the design of Government)

Definition of power
Types of power
Reference:
Week 9 Johari, C 1987, Contemporary Political Theory,
Power Sterling Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi
(Chapter 17: Political Power)
Ramlan Surbakti 2007, Memahami Ilmu Politik,
Grasindo, Jakarta (Chapter 4: Kekuasaan Politik
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Definition of the political party, election, and parliament

Functions of the political party, election, and parliament
Week 10 Political Party System
Common Election System
Political Party, References:
Election, Shively, W 2008, Power and Choice: An Introduction
Parliament to Political Science, McGraw Hill, New York (Chapter
10: Election) (Chapter 11: Parties A Linking and
Leading)
Sigit Pamungkas, 2009, Perihal Pemilu, Laboratorium
Jurusan Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Jurusan Ilmu
Pemerintahan, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta
(Chapter 3 - sistem pemilu)

Definition of interest group and pressure group

Type and function of interest group and pressure
Week 11 group
Interest Group Characteristics of interest group and pressure group
and Pressure Reference:
Group Andrew Heywood, 2013, Politics (4th Edition),
Palgrave MacMilan, New York. (Heywood Chapter
11 - Group Interest and Movement)
Michael G. Roskin, et al, 2017, Political Science: An
Introduction (14th edition), Pearson, Boston
(Chapter 6: Interest Group)

Definition of political power

Week 12 Relation among political power
Political Relation between political power and the state
Student Presentation
Power
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The development of world politics

Understanding the politics among nations
References:
Shively, W 2008, Power and Choice: An Introduction
Week 13 to Political Science, McGraw Hill, New York (Chapter
Global Politics 10: Election) (Chapter 18: Global Politics: Politics
among states ( and Order)

Week 14
Final Exam
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ASSIGNMENT
WEEK 1
Make an essay about "Politics in My Daily Life"
- minimum 500 words maximum 1000 word
- file in .doc or .docx
- Reflective, no need for reference
- Component to be assessed are the uniqueness of the story and writing style
- Submit D-1 before week 2

WEEK 2
Make a review of Andre Heywood Chapter 1
- minimum 500 words maximum 1000 word
- file in .doc or .docx
- Component to be assessed completeness, the richness, and the clarity of the review
- Submit D-1 before week 3

WEEK 4
Make a comparative review about political ideologies: Liberalism, Conservatism, and
Socialism
- minimum 500 words maximum 1000 word
- file in .doc or .docx
- Use min 3 references from books and 2 from others
- You need to compare not only mention and describe the political ideologies but
compare them.
- Submit D-1 before week 4
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GROUP ASSIGNMENT
Mahasiswa dibagi menjadi enam kelompok
Tugas terkait dengan materi di pertemuan ke – 12 tentang kekuatan-kekuatan
politik.Bacalah materi di bawah ini
Haniah Hanafie dan Ana Sabhna Azmy (2018) menjelaskan bahwa bahwa
kekuatan-kekuatan politik adalah “sejumlah kelompok yang paling mampu
melakukan proses tawar-menawar, mengerahkan sumber-sumber kekuasaan
secara maksimal dengan memilih saluran yang tepat untuk menyalurkan
aspirasi mereka.
Miriam Budiarjo (1988:52) menjelaskan bahwa kekuatan politik bisa
Individual maupun kelembagaan yang bertujuan untuk mempengaruhi proses
pengambilan keputusan dalam sistem politik
Bahtiar Efffendi (2000: 197) : Mengemukakan bahwa kekuatan-kekuatan
politik adalah segalah sesuatu yang berperan dan berpengaruh serta terlibat
secara aktif didalam dunia politik. Kekuatan-kekuatan politik dibagi menjadi:
formal dan non-formal. Formal: Partai Politik Non Formal: NGO, Kelompok
Usaha, dll
Haniah Hanafie dan Ana Sabhna Azmy (2018) mengidentifikasi 11 kelompok
Kekuatan Politik: Militer, LSM, Partai Politik, Organisasi Buruh, Golongan
Intelektual, Pers dan Media Massa, Mahasiswa, Agama, Pengusaha, o
Lembaga Survei dan o Birokrasi.

Tugas:
Carilah sebuah isu dimana bisa diidentifikasi keberadaan (setidaknya) salah
satu dari kekuatan politik yang diidentifikasi Haniah Hanafie dan Ana Sabhna
Azmy (2018). Uraikan:
Isu yang anda pilih
Apa tujuan dari kekuatan politik yang anda pilih?
Bagaimana cara mereka terlibat dalam proses politik yang terjadi?
Bagaimana hasilnya?
Kesimpulan: Apa fungsi dari kekuatan-kekuatan politik dalam perpolitikan
di Indonesia
Tulis dalam paper 15 halaman, font Times New Roman, 12 pts, spasi 1,5,
pengutipan dengan menggunakan catatan kaki, referensi minimal 10.
Siapkan presentasi 10 menit, maksimal 6 slide
Dipresentasikan (recorded) pada pertemuan ke – 12 (9 Desember 2020).
Masing-masing magasiswa diwajibkan untuk berkomentar bertanya/ikut
menjawab di kolom komentar presentasi. Keaktifan mahasiswa akan dihitung
sebagai presensi mahasiswa untuk pertemuan tersebut.
Paper dikumpulkan pada hari yang sama di tempat yang sama.
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COURSE REQUIREMENT
AND GRADE
ATTENDANCE AND WEEKLY SHORT PAPER
All students are expected to attend class via Zoom, participate in online
discussion threads on google classroom, complete weekly assignments
on time (30% of grade)

MID TERM
The Mid-term will be an oral examination (20% of grade)

GROUP ASSIGNMENT
The Mid-term will be an oral examination (20% of grade)

FINAL EXAM
take home exam (30% of grade)