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The course
In this course, students will learn about recent developments in the theory and practice of deliberative democracy. The first portion of the course will consist of an examination of the theoretical foundations and key debates in the field of deliberative democracy. Students will then examine the recent expansion of deliberative democratic innovations in established democracies and consider these developments in the context of polarization and democratic backsliding.
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The particulars
Prerequisites
POL214H1/ POL214Y1/ POL215H5/POL216H5/ POL224H1/ POL224Y1/ POLB50Y3; 1.0 other POL/ JPI credit in Canadian politics. See the Department’s website for POL courses by area group.
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POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
491400-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
SWinter sessionSecond term, Jan–Apr 2027
L0101Lecture sectionA distinct section with its own topic and instructor