Summer 2013

semester status
Active

Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Comparative Democracy : A Citizen Perspective

Level
Semester
Summer 2013
Units
4
Number
140S
CCN
76010
Course Description

Theme : Comparative Democracy : A Citizen Perspective

This course would provide an overview of the multiple meanings of democracy across the world, especially from a citizen`s perspective. Drawing largely from the Globalbarometer Surveys, the Course would discuss how the socio-economic context, historical setting and framework of political competition, define and decide citizen perceptions of democracy. The course would also discuss citizen trust in public/political institutions and what explains this perspective. The Globalbarometer survey is a combination of 6 regional barometers which include: a) Latino Barometer, b) Afrobarometer; c) East Asia Barometer; d) South Asia Barometer; e) Arab Barometer; f) Eurasia Barometer. Data from the Eurobarometer will also be integrated in the sessions.

The sessions would involve case studies from different regions.

Understanding Political Developments in India

Semester
Summer 2013
Units
4
Number
W145A
CCN
76025
Times
Web Based Course
Location
Web Based Course
Course Description

This class, which will   focuses mostly on the domestic politics of India, has multiple aims.   In addition to providing an overview of political developments in India since independence, this online course assesses the nature of democratic participation and representation in contemporary India-the world's largest democracy.

The deadline to register/add this course is midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Final exam will be held on UC Berkeley Campus, August 14 2013   9:00am-12:00pm   @ 145 Dwinelle Hall.