Core
5
8 ECTS
Autumn
None
PS360
Maja Pulic de Sanctis
2017
Developing statistical literacy using real-world data I – investigating socioeconomic secondary data resources
Developing statistical literacy using real-world data II – using indices
What drives democracy: Internal and External factors
Regional Democratization: Latin America’s Uneasy Progress?
Authoritarian populism
Does democracy induce financial development?
Democratic division: The three regions
Case studies: Student-led seminar series on democratic countries in Latin America
Regional Democratization: The Post-Communist Divide
Transition from Communism to Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
Political mainstreaming
Public cynicism
Case studies: Student-led seminar series on Post-Communist countries
Regional Democratization: Asian Exception
Pseudocapitalism in China
Authoritarian durability
Measuring the quality of democracy
Case studies: Student-led seminar series on Asian sovereign countries
Regional Democratization: Africa, Overcoming Personal Rule
Electoral authoritarianism
Neopatrimonialism
The paradox of African democratization during the 3rd wave
Case studies: Student-led seminar series on African democratic countries
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
1 hour |
30 hours |
| Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours |
170 |
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| Total Contact Hours |
30 |
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| Total Engagement Hours | 200 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment + Quiz | 1 |
3 hours |
50% |
End of semester |
| Mid-term exam | 1 |
1 hour |
10% |
Week 8 |
| Test | 1 |
2500 words |
25% |
Week 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 |
10 min |
10% |
Weeks 5, 6, 10, 12 |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Analyse and compare the most important current issues in democratic countries, the processes of transition and democratic reversals.
Have a clear grasp of key concepts and issues as well as critical engagement with theoretical perspectives on democratization
Have and in-depth comprehension of some of the main current political debates around the idea, nature, values and future of democracy
Understand and critique the various statistical indicators of democratization success and failure
Develop a theoretically sound and empirically substantiated analysis of the democratization transition processes within a specific state, supported by historical and current data
Organise the results of the country analysis into a clear, logical presentation, both verbal and written
Deep understanding of current debates within the field of democracy and related concepts, with emphasis to regional approach.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Course readings and class discussion. (ILO: 1-7)
Presentations by instructor, in-class discussions (ILO: 1-7)
Country Analysis Report. (ILO: 1-2; 4-7)
Individual presentations (ILO:1-7)
Individual discussions/tutorials with students as needed and detailed feedback on their assignments. (ILO: 1-7)
Assessment Strategy:
Course work –mid-term exam; country analysis report; in-class presentations . (ILO: 1-7)
Final Exam (ILO: 1-7)
Practical Skills:
Ability to argue, listen and respond to their peers, especially in relation to research progress throughout the semester.
Ability to compare and understand democratization processes in four examined regions of the world.
In-depth comprehension of case studies examined across the globe.
Ability to find and use statistical indicators as real world secondary data in research process.
Critical comparison and understanding of statistical indicators as real world secondary data.
Ability to critically analyse and interpret political events and phenomena, applying theoretical frameworks in different, new contexts
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Practical with tutor-lead support
(PS: 1-4, 6)
Individual project assignment (PS: 2,3,4,5,6)
Student debates, individual discussions/tutorials with students (PS: 1-6)
Assessment Strategy:
Written Exams (PS: 1-4,6)
Country Analysis Report (PS: 1-6)
Presentation (PS:1-6)
Transferable Skills:
Ability to evaluate ideas, arguments and texts.
Ability to independently research, select and analyze information and data
Public speaking, clarity of oral argument and presentations.
Clarity of written argument and presentation.
Ability of multi-perspective analysis s and of engaging with different standpoints.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Course readings and class discussions. (TS: 1, 2, 3, 5)
Lectures and in-class exercises (TS: 1, 2, 3, 5)
In-class presentations. (TS: 1-5)
Research report on a given country (TS: 1-5)
Assessment Strategy:
Books
Jean Grugel, Matthew Louis Bishop (2013). Democratization: A Critical Introduction 2nd ed. Political Analysis Palgrave Macmillan.
Journal Articles
Supplementary Materials
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Date of Production : June 2016
Date approved by School Learning and Teaching Committee: 19th April 2017
Date approved by School Board of Study : 26th April 2017
Date approved by University Learning and Teaching Committee: 10th May 2017
Date of Annual Review: 31st December 2018
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