Seminar of contemporary democratic processes

lspri2223  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Seminar of contemporary democratic processes
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
15.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Reuchamps Min;
Language
English
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
  • Identify and explain different approaches to democratic processes
  • Define, in a written and an oral way, the concept of democracy in different context
  • Apply this knowledge on case studies
 
Content
This course deals with the different types of democracy (direct, representative, deliberative, notably), the interactions between science, technology and society, international democracy, democracy within organisations
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

The course relies on readings to be prepared before coming to class and on discussions in class. Guest speakers will be invited to present some specific issues
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

This course is based on readings that will be prepared by written documents to be presented and discussed in class. At the end of the semester, a written exam will be done in a take-home format.
Other information
This course demands active student participation and a reading command of English.
Depending on the evolution of sanitary conditions and consequently of the sanitary code, the teaching and evaluation mode will possibly change, in whole or in part, to remote mode via one or several computer tools provided by the University.  Students enrolled in the course will be informed by e-mail.
Faculty or entity
PSAD


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Political Sciences: General

Master [120] in Anthropology