Democracy and Autocracy: Core Political Concepts
Explore the theories and evolution of democratic and autocratic regimes in this comprehensive 6-week political science course.
Explore the theories and evolution of democratic and autocratic regimes in this comprehensive 6-week political science course.
This course, part of the IPSAMOOC project, examines the fundamental concepts of democracy and autocracy in political science. Students analyze the emergence, evolution, and breakdown of democratic regimes, exploring various subtypes of both democratic and autocratic systems. The curriculum focuses on regime changes since 1990, examining diverse pathways of democratization and autocratization, while investigating the theoretical foundations and empirical evidence behind different forms of governance.
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Understand core theories of democracy and autocracy
Analyze how democratic regimes emerge and evolve
Examine causes of democratic regression and breakdown
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Module Description
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental concepts of democracy and autocracy in political science. Students examine the theoretical foundations of different regime types and analyze how democratic systems emerge from autocratic rule, as well as the causes of democratic regression. The curriculum covers various subtypes of democracy and autocracy, focusing on regime changes and developments since 1990. Special attention is given to understanding the diverse pathways of democratization and autocratization in contemporary political systems.
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2 Courses
Distinguished Scholar in Comparative Politics and Democratic Studies
Marianne Kneuer is a political science professor specializing in democratization, autocracy studies, and European and international politics.
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