Course - Theories of Democracy - POL3001
POL3001
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Theories of Democracy
Credits
15
Level
Second degree level
Course start
Autumn 2010
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
English
Examination arrangement
Home examination
About
About the course
Course content
This course covers various definitions of and prerequisites for democracy, the relationship between individuals and the state, and between the constitution and civil rights.
Learning outcome
The purpose is to give the students insight into the concept of democracy.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching Method and activities: Lectures/group discussions, 4 hours per week throughout the semester. Supervision of term paper. Students are expected to participate in class activities, including presentations.
Compulsory activity: Approved term paper. The language of instruction is English.
Recommended previous knowledge
See formal requirements.
Required previous knowledge
82,5 credits in Political Science or the equivalent.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SVPOL300 | 15 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010
Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting
40/100
Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting
60/100
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting
40/100
Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting
60/100