POLITICS 314

Democracy in Theory and Practice

Please note: this is archived course information from 2014 for POLITICS 314.

Description

Examines current democratic theories at the nexus of philosophy and practice. Considers issues raised by both democratic and anti-democratic theorists. Specific topics include: referenda, deliberation, citizenship and political representation (including the question of Māori representation).

Availability 2014

Not taught in 2014

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Stephen Winter

Reading/Texts

Recommended Reading

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

POLITICS 314: 15 points

Prerequisites

Any 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Economics or History or Philosophy or Māori Studies or Sociology

Corequisites

Restrictions

POLITICS 214