Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Knowledge and understanding of fundamental issues in democratic theory, including the meaning and justification of political equality and participation
- The ability to evaluate both proposed democratic ideals and the extent to which certain institutions realise them
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Teaching | 30 |
| 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.
Pitkin, Hanna (1967). The Concept of Representation. University of California Press.
Lively, Jack (1975). Democracy. Blackwells.
Pateman, Carole (1970). Participation and Democratic Theory. Cambridge University Press.
McGann, Anthony (2006). The Logic of Democracy: Reconciling Equality, Deliberation, and Minority Protection. University of Michigan Press.
Beckman, Ludvig (2009). The Frontiers of Democracy: The Right to Vote and its Limits. Palgrave Macmillan.
Beitz, Charles (1990). Political Equality: An Essay in Democratic Theory. Princeton University Press.
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