GV4E1 Half Unit
Comparative Democratization in a Global Age
This information is for the 2013/14 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr William Kissane
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Comparative Politics, MSc in Conflict Studies, MSc in Global Politics and MSc in Global Politics (Global Civil Society). This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
Course content
To introduce students to the fundamental political science debates about the phenomenon of democratization, to explore the explanatory strength of key paradigms, and to compare distinct modes of democratization. Specific topics are: Definitions of democratization and democratic consolidation; capitalist development and democratization, civil society, elite transitions and international interventions, post-communist transitions, post-civil war democracy, democratic revolutions, constitutional moments and hybrid regimes.
Teaching
15 hours of lectures and 15 hours of seminars in the MT. 1 hour and 30 minutes of seminars in the ST.
Formative coursework
All students are expected to submit two non-assessed essays.
Indicative reading
D Potter et al, Democratization, J. Grugel, Democratization, Rueschmeyer, Stephens and Stephens, Capitalist Development and Democracy; J Linz and A S Stepan, Problems of Democratic Transition and Consolidation
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 2 hours) in the main exam period.
Student performance results
(2009/10 - 2011/12 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 7.8 |
| Merit | 72.7 |
| Pass | 19.5 |
| Fail | 0 |
Key facts
Department: Government
Total students 2012/13: 34
Average class size 2012/13: 11
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Communication
Course survey results
(2010/11 - 2012/13 combined)
1 = "best" score, 5 = "worst" scoreThe scores below are average responses.
Response rate: 94.6%
Question |
Average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading list (Q2.1) |
1.7 | ||||||
Materials (Q2.3) |
1.8 | ||||||
Course satisfied (Q2.4) |
1.5 | ||||||
Lectures (Q2.5) |
1.6 | ||||||
Integration (Q2.6) |
1.5 | ||||||
Contact (Q2.7) |
1.8 | ||||||
Feedback (Q2.8) |
2 | ||||||
Recommend (Q2.9) |
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