Democracy: From Theory to Practice

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What is a democracy? How can we identify it? Why should we care about it? Using an interdisciplinary approach, this course explores the challenges of creating and maintaining a healthy democracy. Students will examine components of modern democratic institutions and practices, including elections, civil society, participation, representation, equity and diversity, and human rights within the United States and across the world. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking, Ethical Dimensions, Global and Historic Awareness.