PS 1619 - DEMOCRATIC THEORY

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Democracy is a centrally important concept in political science. Those who wish to study almost any aspect of politics ' from election campaigns to domestic policy processes to international relations ' will, at some point, be expected to articulate a theory of democracy. Even those who study authoritarian regimes often use democratic regimes as counterpoint examples. In short, a well-rounded political scientist must know something about both democratic institutions and democratic theory. This course aims to provide students with an appreciation of the varieties of democratic thought, a knowledge of the great debates in the field, and a sense of how democratic ideals have been approximated in institutional forms.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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