JTM284 British Politics
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A final essay (footnoted, 10–12 pages, including bibliography) to be submitted by December 14, 2026.
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The course's reading list includes:
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025);
- Bill Jones, Philip Norton and Isabelle Hertner, Politics UK, 11th ed. (Routledge, 2025);
- Michael Moran, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011);
- Paul Webb and Tim Bale, The Modern British Party System, 2nd ed. (Oxford University Press, 2021);
- Simon Griffiths and Robert Leach, British Politics, 4th ed. (Bloomsbury, 2026);
- Ian Budge, David McKay, John Bartle and Ken Newton, The New British Politics (Routledge, 2013);
- Peter Kerr, Postwar British Politics: From Conflict to Consensus (Routledge, 2013);
- David Kavanagh, British Politics. Continuities and Change (Oxford University Press, 2000);
- Bill Jones and Dennis Kavanagh, British Politics Today (Manchester University Press, 2003);
- Lenka Rovná, Kdo vládne Británii (Slon, 2004);
and other books on British politics in the Jinonice library.
Besides, students are encouraged to follow the latest developments in British politics in the media, such as:
- The Guardian,
- BBC News,
- The Economist, etc.
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Available in the SIS when logged in.
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September 29. Introduction. Why British politics matter? Demography in Britian.
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 5–19.
- Office for National Statistics, Population estimates for England and Wales: mid-2025
- Our World in Data, United Kingdom - Population and Demography
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October 6. Is there a British Constitution? Returning the Constitution? Monarchy and its role in contemporary Britain.
Readings:
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 154–168.
- The Royal Household, The role of the Monarchy
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October 13. Devolution. The (dis)United Kingdom? Is the unity of the United Kingdom at stake?
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 173–211.
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 215–290.
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October 20. Political Parties, the Conservatives and Labour
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 258–277.
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 93–126.
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October 27. Political Parties, continuation (the Liberal Democrats, SNP, Plaid Cymbru, Sinn Féin, DUP, Reform UK, the Greens, etc.); the end of bipartism and stability?
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 278–298.
- Webpages of discussed political parties.
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November 3. Political participation, political communication, the nature and impact of the mass media.
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 236–257, 299–318.
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 313–327
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November 10. How elections are decided? How leaders are selected? Elections and voting. Last Elections
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 319–359.
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 129–148.
- UK Government, Types of election, referendums, and who can vote
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November 24. The Legislature, the House of Lords, the House of Commons.
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 149–172.
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 172–194.
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December 1. The Executive Power, Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 86–148.
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 197–212.
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December 8. Britain without Europe, Europe without Britian. British foreign and defence policy.
Readings:
- Michael Moren, Politics and Governance in the UK, 2nd ed. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), pp. 65–85.
- Alan Covery, UK Politics (SAGE, 2025), pp. 335–369.
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December 15. Oxford Debate Club.
Brexit and after... (the topic will be clarified and explained during the course).
Students are expected to watch Oxford Debate Club event in advance.