POLITICS 314

Democracy in Theory and Practice

Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for POLITICS 314.

Description

Examines the theory and practice of democratic politics.

Specific questions include how democracies try to reconcile freedom and equality, and the relations between democratic nationalism and citizenship.

Practical topics include judicial review and the rule of law, referendums and the "tyranny of the majority" and issues in political representation, including Māori representation.

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Availability 2021

Not offered in 2021; planned for 2022

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Stephen Winter

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

POLITICS 314: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Economics or History or Philosophy or Māori Studies or Sociology, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights

Restrictions

POLITICS 214