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POL3001

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.

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
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.

Subject areas

  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

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