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DEMOCRACY AND POPULISM IN EUROPE
Country - Partner Institution - Programs:	Italy - University of Bologna - 'Univ. of Bologna'
UC Course Subject	Political Science European Studies
Number & Suffix:	175
Full UC Title:	DEMOCRACY AND POPULISM IN EUROPE
Transcript Title:	DEMOCRCY&POPULSM EU
UC QTR Units - Division:	6.0 - Upper Division
Course Description:	This is a graduate level course that is part of the Laurea Magistrale program. The course is intended for advanced level students only. Enrollment is by consent of the instructor. The course focuses on the changing nature of democracy in Europe, mainly as a consequence of the rise of populism, in its various forms. The course offers an in-depth analysis of the concept of populism and the correct use of the term as well as an analysis of the meaning of the term Euroscepticism and the rise of the phenomenon. The course is articulated in three main parts. The first part offers an introduction to European politics, with special attention to democracy and political parties as the agents of representation. The second focuses on the changing nature of democracy at the nation-state level and at the EU level. This part includes guest speaker contributions. The third and final part is devoted to student presentations on pre-approved selected topics. Assessment is based on a midterm exam with multiple choice and essay questions (40%), the final essay and its presentation in class (40%) as well as class participation (20%).
Language of Instruction:	English
Partner Title:	DEMOCRACY AND POPULISM IN EUROPE (LM)
Partner University Department:	Politica, Amministrazione e Organizzazione
Partner University Course Number:	81771