GLOBAL178
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GLOBAL 178 - Political Discourse in the Twenty-first Century
Subject
GLOBAL
Course Number
178
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Political Discourse in the Twenty-first Century
Course Description
This course situates the civil discourse of democracy in the larger context of political discourse in general. It does so at two levels: one that is academic and philosophical, and another that is personal and experiential. The course offers content for both reflection and practice. The course explains why democracy is currently in the crisis it is in, what the central role of civil/political discourse is in the context of democratic governance, and how the revival and expansion of civil/political discourse is essential to the project of restoring trust in democratic institutions. The course is international and comparative, drawing on an array of examples of world political systems, societies, and cultures, including the US.
Minimum
4
Maximum
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Alternative Final Assessment
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Minimum Hours
1
Maximum Hours
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Minimum Hours
8
Maximum Hours
8
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
6
Minimum Hours
7.5
Maximum Hours
7.5
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Minimum Hours
2.5
Maximum Hours
2.5
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Minimum Hours
20
Maximum Hours
20