Designing Democracy: Constitutional Design for Democratic Governance
Designing Democracy: Constitutional Design for Democratic Governance
Examining the rich variety of ways in which democracies are designed across the globe. Relying on both theoretical and empirical perspectives, surveying the different rules for governance and representation, and their advantages and disadvantages for various, and often competing, goals, such as accountability, corruption, political violence, and economic development.
| Hours | 3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | Poli 150, Poli 250. |
| Recommended | Poli 328. |
| Taught | Fall odd years |
| Programs | Containing POLI 343 |
Course Outcomes:
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Effective Research and Analysis
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Effective and Professional Writing
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Effective Oral Communication
Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high quality oral presentation.
Collaboration
Work effectively with other people.
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.