Democracy Courses

...This course examines the functioning of democracy in the U.S. beginning with the theoretical foundations of democratic representation. It explores how the views of the public influence policy making. It also examines factors, such as malapportionment, that lead to non-majoritarian outcomes...

...Course Description This course will take a deep look at some of the issues facing our democracy from the perspectives of the law, ethics... Learn about: Political Philosophy, IT Law...

..., and are able to analyse problems raised by new and reforming democracies. Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of... Learn about: Constitutional Design, Comparative Politics, Qualitative Methods...

... history from the origins of the Greek city-states in the Archaic period (ca. 800 BCE), through the heyday of Athens’ empire and democracy in the fifth... Learn about: Ancient History, G Ancient History, History & Archaeology...

...Lectures: 1 session / week, 3 hours / session Welcome to Public Opinion and American Democracy. This course will examine public opinion and assess...

...Course Description We often hear that democracy is under threat. What does that mean? In this course we explore and debate this question, considering...

...: Evidence and Inference for Citizens and Social Scientists 3. Analysing World Politics 4. Democracy & Authoritarianism 5. Justice and the Moral Foundations... Learn about: International Relations, Global Environmental Politics, Global Justice...

... democracy to its collapse and replacement by a repressive autocratic Nazi state, followed by its collapse in defeat and a return to democracy in the western part of Germany following partition after the second world war. The Rise and Fall of Fascism in Italy 1911-46: This is a linked unit which deals...

...Coups, civil wars, revolutions, and peaceful transitions are the "real stuff" of political science. They show us why politics matters, and they highlight the consequences of political choices in times of institutional crisis. This course will help you understand why democracies emerge and... Learn about: Political Science...

... with reference to current debates about democracy and populism. While some contemporary thinkers see populism as a symptom of democratic decay others see populism... Learn about: English Language, Political Theory...

...Explore Muslim societies in modern times: the reception of modern ideas and institutions, the status of traditional practices, debates around the nation state, democracy, gender, identity, globalisation and extremism...

...Why is society organised as it is? How did democracy begin and how did it become the dominant form of political organisation on the planet? Are there any alternatives? This two-year course gives you...

...Coups, civil wars, revolutions, and peaceful transitions are the "real stuff" of political science. They show us why politics matters, and they highlight the consequences of political choices in times of institutional crisis. This course will help you understand why democracies emerge and... Learn about: Political Science...

... will reflect upon fundamental debates on a wide spectrum of concepts in ethics, epistemology, philosophy of art and political philosophy, such as, self, reason, freedom, democracy and emancipation, social justice, art andaesthetic judgement. Through engagement with great works of philosophy from a variety...

... and Leadership Politics of Deeply Divided Societies Politics in the Classroom Political Behaviour in Britain Presidents, Parliaments and Democracy International... Learn about: History Politics...

... cultures’ and ‘cultural texts’, grounded in case studies from Britain in the period 1968–74. Democracy: From Athens to Baghdad This module will introduce you...

...The Workshop on Deliberative Democracy and Dispute Resolution, sponsored by the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School and The Flora and William Hewlett Foundation, is a two-day conference that brings together dispute resolution professionals and political theorists in the field... Learn about: IT Law, Dispute Resolution...

...American political issues, the Holocaust, democracy, globalisation, Parties and Voters in the UK – these are only some of the political aspects and key events you will be able to explore in detail as part of the course... Learn about: International Politics...

...Politics is a fascinating subject that has a significant impact on our everyday lives. The field of politics allows students to explore how parliaments and governments function and evaluate political ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy or accountability. Modules are varied...

... cultures’ and ‘cultural texts’, grounded in case studies from Britain in the period 1968–74. Democracy: From Athens to Baghdad This module will introduce you...