PSCI 254
Democracy in Comparative and Theoretical Perspective Fall 2014
Division II
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This course deals with what democracy means and how it is achieved. It begins by weighing competing definitions of democracy focusing on two kinds of questions. Is “democracy” a procedure or a substance and what is the relationship between democratic government and market economies? After addressing general theoretical issues, the course will consider what is meant by democracy in the United States, Latin America, South Africa, and the Arab world.
The Class: Format: seminar/lecture
Limit: 25
Expected: 20
Class#: 1701
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: one 3-page paper, one 5- to 7-page paper, and one 10-page project
Prerequisites: none
Enrollment Preferences: Political Science majors
Distributions: Division II
Attributes: POEC Comparative POEC/Public Policy Courses
PSCI Comparative Politics Courses

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