Democracy and its Discontents - HFX1023

Assessment 1: Written plan

Formative feedback is available as standard throughout the module. There are two tutorials in which formative assessment will take place, offering advice and feedback on essay plans. All students can obtain formative feedback on assessment plans of between 500-800 words. A revision and examination guidance session will take place to help students prepare for the final assessment, the examination.

Written Plan

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

<p>This module will introduce you to the skills and knowledge you will need to understand the dynamics of decision-making and power in the modern world. You will learn how to assess the effectiveness of state and supra-national institutions and use comparative approaches in the study of politics to chart developments in democratic and authoritarian states across the globe.</p>

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HFX1023 - Democracy and its Discontents

Democracy and its Discontents

Assess and analyse evidence about the role of constitutions in political systems.

Summarise and synthesise theoretical debates about democratisation through the use of empirical case studies.

Describe the historical development of key democratic institutions and processes.

Explain the principles and application of comparative political approach. 