College of Social Sciences and International Studies
The Logic of Democracies and Dictatorships
Module POL2103 for 2019/0
Module POL2103 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL2103: The Logic of Democracies and Dictatorships
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
In this module we aim to:
- introduce you to the key concepts in the study of comparative politics regime type;
- provide you with some of the analytical tools necessary to evaluate them;
- and show you how these concepts and theories relate to empirical cases around the world.
We also aim to provide a supportive learning environment that fosters you academic and personal development.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate a solid understanding of key concepts in the study of comparative politics of regime type 2. Demonstrate good understanding of the central methodology of comparative politics the logic of comparison 3. Apply concepts to cases using the comparative method |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. use precisely defined concepts to compare different cases that share specific criteria; 5. Understand the path from concept, to the measurement of empirical phenomena; |
Personal and Key Skills | 6. engage with social science databases 7. Develop abstract thinking that focuses on shared characteristics of different cases 8. Develop precise judgment over empirical differences |