POLI 343

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Designing Democracy: Constitutional Design for Democratic Governance

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Examining the rich variety of ways in which democracies are designed across the globe. Relying on both theoretical and empirical perspectives, surveying the different rules for governance and representation, and their advantages and disadvantages for various, and often competing, goals, such as accountability, corruption, political violence, and economic development.

When Taught

Fall Odd Years

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Poli 150, Poli 250.

Recommended

Poli 328

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Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.

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Effective Research and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.

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Effective and Professional Writing

Learning Outcome

Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.

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Effective Oral Communication

Learning Outcome

Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high quality oral presentation.

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Collaboration

Learning Outcome

Work effectively with other people.

Title

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.