PSCI 567 - Global Democracy

Institution:

The Citadel

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Thiscourse looks at the question of democratic governance across the globe. It presents an understanding by the concept of democracy both theoretically and practically; a discussion of efforts to measure democracy in order to help differentiate between democracies and non-democracies; an exploration of the reasons behind the historical spread of democracy; and an investigation of the numerous challenges and obstacles to the spread and consolidation of democracy. Both domestic and international factors are important not only in promoting democracy but also in inhibiting its adoption. Finally, the course concludes with an overview of a number of regional and country-specific experiences/case studies related to the democratization process.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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