POL 4 343S - Seminar.Democracy and Difference

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Wellesley College

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Krieger An examination of liberal democracy and contemporary theoretical challenges introduced by diversity and difference. Does liberal democ-racy, with its emphasis on individual rights, separation of powers, representative assemblies, and the principle of a limited state, remain a durable model How does the consideration of cultural diversity and difference, understood by reference to gender, race, ethnicity, lan-guage, religion, nationality, and sexual orientation, affect our understanding of citizenship, equality, representation, recognition, and com-munity Study of communitarian thought, multiculturalism, and feminist critiques of democracy Prerequisite: One 200 level unit in political theory, or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited; interested students must fill out a seminar application available in the political science department office or on the department Web site. Distribution: Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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