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2025 Spring > UGRD > POLSCI > POLSCI 453

Democratic Theory (D)

Course #: POLSCI 453

Description:
This course explores ancient and modern theories of democracy in historical context. Topics include theories about leaders and their ends; the bases of representative democracy; the linkages between democracy and revolution; the relationship of democracy and economics; the issues related to democracy and difference; and the challenges for democracy in the twenty-first century.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: POLSCI 103 or POLSCI 251 or POLSCI 252 or permission of instructor

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9107 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Tafe,Ursula C McCormack M01-0619
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: POLSCI 103 or POLSCI 251 or POLSCI 252 or permission of instructor
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