POLITICS 314
Democracy in Theory and Practice
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 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.
Availability 2017
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Stephen Winter
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
POLITICS 314: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in Economics or History or Philosophy or Māori Studies or Sociology
Restrictions
POLITICS 214
