POLITICS 214
Democracy in Theory and Practice
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for POLITICS 214.
Description
Examines the theory and practice of democratic politics. Specific questions include how democracies try to reconcile freedom and equality, and the relations between democratic nationalism and citizenship. Practical topics include judicial review and the rule of law, referendums and the "tyranny of the majority", and issues in political representation, including Māori representation.
Availability 2017
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Stephen Winter
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
POLITICS 214: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and EUROPEAN 100, or 15 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points in Philosophy or Sociology
Restrictions
POLITICS 314