- •Государственный университет
- •2. Discussion points.
- •3. Speaking skills.
- •Creativity and the Experts: New Labour, Think Tanks, and the Policy Process
- •1. Before reading the article try to answer the following question: «Is it possible for think tanks to be really independent?»
- •2. Discussion points.
- •II. Action Intellectuals
- •1. While reading the research concentrate on the role of a personality in the historical process.
- •Ivory-Tower Activists
- •2. Discussion points.
- •The Meaning of Democracy
- •A Ruling Elite or Plural Elite?
- •Pluralism and Democracy
- •The Masses in Democratic Society
- •2. Discussion points.
- •IV. Role and Techniques of Pressure Groups
- •1. Reading the survey compare the author’s view with that of the above chapter.
- •Techniques in Group Offense and Defense
- •Manipulating Public Opinion
- •Persuading Legislators
- •Relations with Administration
- •Pressure Groups and the Courts
- •Intergroup Lobbying
- •Interest Groups and the Governing Process
- •Representative Function of Private Groups
- •Legislation as Intergroup Negotiation
- •Group Involvement in Administration
- •2. Discussion points.
- •V. Russian Political Leadership
- •1. Before reading think why the authors of the reviewed books have turned to the mentioned personalities. What do the names of Gorbachev and Yeltsin mean to you?
- •2. Discussion points.
- •VI. Development of Civil Society in Russia
- •Is Russia Going Backward?
- •1. Before reading the essay set general ideas of progressive development. Pay special attention to the editor’s note.
- •2. Discussion points.
- •1. While reading compare the views of the author with the conclusions of the previous article. How might the change of the attitudes be explained?
- •The Soviet Legacy
- •Trying to Reign in the Regions
- •Setbacks to Recentralization
- •Democracy and Enhanced State Capacity
- •Learning from Bankruptcy
- •2. Discussion points.
- •1. What are your associations with the so-called Yukos case? Give particular details you must know from media sources.
- •1. What is your understanding of the notion “oligarchy”? What does the assault on Yukos mean for Russian business, politics and power?
- •Presidents and precedents
- •5) Reading the article try to find the proofs of the author’s position or prove your disagreement.
- •Never felt more like singing the Blues
- •2. Discussion point.
- •VII. Ethics in Public Relations
- •1. Before reading the text find as many definitions of the notion 'ethics' as you can and choose among them the most suitable one, to your mind, and explain your choice.
- •2. Discussion points.
- •VIII. Human Rights Taking the Reasons for Human Rights Seriously
- •1. As the first stage of the work at the survey you are to give a list of human rights.
- •2. Discussion points.
- •Who Cares about Human Rights?
- •2. Discussion points.
- •Do International Human Rights Treaties Improve Respect for Human Rights?
- •1. Before reading the text think the title of it over and share your point of view concerning the problem mentioned.
- •2. Discussion points.
- •IX. Mediating International Crises Cross-national and Experimental Perspectives
- •1. While reading the text pay attention to different models of crisis mediation.
- •2. Discussion points.
- •X. Negative Advertising in Politics Examining the Possible Corrosive Impact of Negative Advertising on Citizens’ Attitudes toward Politics
- •1. Give your own understanding of positive and negative advertising. Substantiate your ideas with examples.
- •The Case against Political Advertisements
- •2. Discussion points.
- •Appendices
- •Organization image: Formation and Management Имидж организации: формирование и управление
2. Discussion points.
Explain the difference between event- and media-based models in political campaigning.
In the article it is mentioned that many scholars tend to single out different positive aspects in the negative advertisement. What are they?
Can the results of Russia's 2008 electoral campaign be labeled as blind faith of the citizens? If not, what is it, to your mind?
Is it correct to consider the negative ad as a reason for the lack of Russians' electoral activity?
Appendices
Appendix 1
As the finishing line of our course is supposed to be a presentation of your diploma project, we offer you the following phrases which, as we sincerely hope, will help you to prepare your work in a proper way.
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Дипломная работа посвящена ... |
The graduation project is concerned with / deals with ... |
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Предмет нашего исследования ... |
The subject matter of our research is ... |
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Область нашего исследования ... |
The area of our research is ... |
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Основная проблема связана с ... |
The main issue is concerned with ... |
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Цель нашего исследования ... |
The aim/goal of our research is ... |
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Это наименее изученный ... |
It is the least investigated ... |
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Это спорный (неясный) момент. |
It's a moot point. |
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Это имеет практический интерес для |
It's of practical value for ... |
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В этой работе мы обращаемся к проблеме ... |
In this paper we address the issue of ... |
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актуальность |
topicality |
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обращаться к, рассматривать, анализировать, обсуждать, описывать |
address smth, consider, analyse, discuss, describe |
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делать обзор, очертить (круг вопросов), исследовать |
revise, review, outline, investigate, explore |
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давать определение |
define |
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приводить пример |
illustrate |
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утверждать |
state, claim. assert, argue |
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отождествлять с, сравнивать |
identify with, compare |
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продолжать, делать наблюдение, отмечать |
maintain, observe, point out, note |
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доказывать, показывать |
prove, show, display |
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подвести итоги |
summarize |
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Разнообразие взглядов / подходов |
Diversity of opinions / approaches |
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Х придерживается другой точки зрения |
X holds a different view |
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Согласно мнению группы учёных, ... |
According to a group of scientists, .... |
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В дополнение к (этому) ... |
In addition to ... |
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В противоположность (этому) ... |
In contrast to ... |
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В результате / вследствие (этого) |
As a result / consequence ... The consequence of this is ... |
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Отсюда следует, что / поэтому ... |
Therefore / Hence |
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Суммируя сказанное, ... |
To sum up, ... / To summarize ... |
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Если сказать об этом кратко, ... |
In brief, ... / In short, ... / To cut it short, .. |
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Возвращаясь к вопросу, ... |
This brings us back to to the question |
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Необходимо продолжить изучение ... |
There is a need for further investigation / research / study ... |
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Общепризнанным является то, что ... |
It is generally accepted that ... |
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Общеизвестно, что ... |
It is common knowledge that ... |
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часто обсуждается в наше время |
is much debated at present |
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Основные результаты нашего исследования состоят в следующем ... |
Our basic findings are as follows ... |
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Мы собрали достаточно данных, чтобы ... |
We have collected enough data to ... |
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Существует два аспекта / две стороны / две грани этого процесса |
There are two aspects / sides / facets of this process |
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Это связано с ... |
This is related to / associated with ... |
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Это можно объяснить тем, что ... |
It can be explained by / accounted for ... |
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Это вызвано / обусловлено тем, что ... |
This is caused / determined by ... |
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Это даёт нам основание предположить, что ... |
This gives us grounds to suppose that ... |
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Данные говорят / свидетельствуют о том, что ... |
The data suggest / give evidence to ... |
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Мы можем сделать следующий вывод |
We can draw the following conclusion |
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Это подтверждает / противоречит нашей гипотезе |
This confirms / contradicts our hypothesis |
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В результате анализа была разработана новая классификация |
The study resulted in.../ As a result of the analysis, a new classification has been worked out / elaborated |
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Был апробирован новый подход |
A new approach has been tested |
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Была сделана попытка... |
A new attempt has been made... |
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Полученные нами данные выявили... |
The data obtained has revealed... |
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Результаты свидетельствуют о том, что... |
The date gives evidence to / testifies to the fact that... |
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Необходимо дальнейшее изучение |
Further research into... is needed |
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Полученные результаты имеют практическую ценность. |
The results obtained are of practical value. |
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Мы предлагаем рекомендации, которые могут быть применены... |
We offer recommendations / tips that can be applied... |
Appendix 2
Формат
Текст дипломного проекта необходимо печатать в определенном формате, по ГОСТу, принятому ВАК для оформления дипломной, курсовой работы, диссертации и автореферата. Обращаем внимание на основные нормативные параметры форматирования.
Размер шрифта:
строчные буквы – 14 пт для шрифта Times New Roman, 15-15,5 пт для Courier;
шрифт для заголовков – 16 пт для Times New Roman, но лучше использовать шрифт, отличный от основного текста, например, Arial.
Количество строк:
на странице должно быть 28-32 строки.
Количество знаков:
в строке – 60-64;
на странице (полностью заполненной) – 1800-1960.
Междустрочные интервалы:
в основном тексте: для Times New Roman – полуторный;
в заголовках, сносках: должен быть равен междустрочному интервалу в основном тексте;
между заголовками разных уровней, от заголовка до текста: интервал должен быть в 1,5 раза больше интервала в основном тексте страницы.
Поля страницы:
левое – 2,5-3 см;
правое – не менее 1 см;
нижнее – 2 см;
верхнее – 2,5 см.
Нумерация страниц:
Наиболее общепринято расположение нумерации страниц в верхней части страницы посередине.
Appendix 3
STATE UNIVERSITY – HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
APPLIED POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
CHAIR OF POLITICAL CONSULTING AND ELECTORAL TECHNOLOGIES