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Why Democracy? (ESPS0022)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
European and International Social and Political Studies
Credit value
15
Restrictions
None.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will investigate the value of democracy from a philosophical perspective. It is intended for students with a range of specializations, and it assumes no prior experience in political philosophy. It will introduce students to major theories of democracy as well as major critiques of democracy. Students will read historical and contemporary theorists of democracy, examining their conceptions of democracy and their evaluations of its merit.听A particular focus will be the debate between 鈥渋nstrumental鈥� and 鈥渘on-instrumental鈥� accounts of the value of democracy.听Throughout the class, students will be taught the methods and tools of philosophical analysis.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
90% Coursework
10% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Who to contact for more information
s.tecce@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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