POLS 286 - Democratic Theory

4 credit(s)
Covers two topics: democracy and democratic theory. It beginsby exploring the classical and liberal foundations of democracy: what it is, and how it compares to other regimes. The course then explores theoretical issues related to democracy. The primary emphasis is on how democracies deal with difference (race, gender, sexuality, etc.).
Offered: Offered alternate years

Core Requirement(s): Counts towards core requirement: Analysis and Interpretation of Texts