Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- The ability to evaluate both proposed democratic ideals and the extent to which certain institutions realise them
- Knowledge and understanding of fundamental issues in democratic theory, including the meaning and justification of political equality and participation
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 30 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Riker, William (1982). Liberalism Against Populism: A Confrontation between the Theory of Democracy and the Theory of Social Choice. Waveland Press.
McGann, Anthony (2006). The Logic of Democracy: Reconciling Equality, Deliberation, and Minority Protection. University of Michigan Press.
Pitkin, Hanna (1967). The Concept of Representation. University of California Press.
Beitz, Charles (1990). Political Equality: An Essay in Democratic Theory. Princeton University Press.
Pateman, Carole (1970). Participation and Democratic Theory. Cambridge University Press.
Lively, Jack (1975). Democracy. Blackwells.
Beckman, Ludvig (2009). The Frontiers of Democracy: The Right to Vote and its Limits. Palgrave Macmillan.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Research project | 50% |
| Coursework | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External