Why Politics Matters: Themes and Debates

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course introduces students to various theories and debates of political analysis. The course discusses political power and how it is exercised. Comparisons across liberal democracies provide insights into the strengths of political processes regarding citizen engagement, government decision-making, political participation and state-society relations. The course concludes by analysing the process of change in a political system either through formal, representative institutions, such as political parties and legislatures, or through the collective action of social and political organizations. Maximum 6 credit hours of Political Science at the 1000 level may be used for degree credit.