Deliberative Democracy Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: 05-N2PO12.2019

Module name: Deliberative Democracy
Module code: DD
Programme code: 05-N2PO12.2019
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The main topic of the classes is deliberative democracy as one of the main, influential ideas in modern theory of democracy. As an important context for deliberative democracy also some dominant paradigms of democracy will be discussed (like procedural democracy). We will look for reasons for the deliberative turn in the theory of democracy. Classes will focus on the theoretical approach to deliberative democracy as well as on the empirical reality of its implementations. Some particular techniques of deliberative democracy and examples of their use will be analyzed. Deliberative mechanisms will be also discussed in the context of their use in a more traditional setting (for example in liberal representative democracy). Students will be invited to analyze and evaluate the main tenets of deliberative democracy as presented in theory with the empirical reality of their implementation.
Prerequisites:
Students do not need prior knowledge, although basic knowledge on theory of democracy is welcome.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is prepared for taking an active part in political life in its different dimensions. [DD_K_1]
 POL_2_K01 [3/5]
Knows how to behave professionally [DD _K_2]
 POL_2_K07 [4/5]
Understands the complexity of political power mechanisms [DD _U_1]
 POL_2_U03 [3/5]
Can explain the meaning of political participation, understands its importance for the civic society and democratic political culture [DD _U_2]
 POL_2_U04 [4/5]
Can analyze the results of public opinion research and use them in the process of decision making [DD _U_3]
 POL_2_U10 [3/5]
Knows the mechanisms of functioning of political power [DD _W_1]
 POL_2_W03 [4/5]
Knows and understands the determinants of political decision making and deliberative democracy processes; has knowledge about theoretical approaches to political decision making and deliberative democracy [DD _W_2]
 POL_2_W15 [4/5]
Knows basic negotiation methods and techniques; has knowledge about psychological aspects of political behavior [DD _W_3]
 POL_2_W03 [3/5] POL_2_W16 [3/5]
Knows mechanisms of political participation in historical perspective [DD _W_4]
 POL_2_W08 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Problem solving and brainstorming [DD _w_1]
During classes students analyze, interpret and discuss case studies presented by the lecturer
 DD_K_1 DD _K_2 DD _U_1 DD _U_2 DD _W_1 DD _W_2
Debate [DD _w_2]
During classes students take part in short debates that are evaluated by the lecturer. They are to defend different positions.
 DD_K_1 DD _K_2 DD _U_1 DD _U_2 DD _W_2 DD _W_3 DD _W_4
Disscussion [DD _w_3]
During classes students are asked questions that verify their knowledge. If it is not sufficient they are supposed to come and discuss the given topic in more depth during lecturer’s consultation hours.
 DD _K_2 DD _U_1 DD _U_2 DD _W_2 DD _W_3 DD _W_4
Project [DD_w_4]
Students prepare a project on a given deliberative democracy technique
 DD _K_2 DD _U_1 DD _U_2 DD _U_3 DD _W_2 DD _W_3 DD _W_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
discussion classes [DD _fs_1]
Classes are conducted with the use of following teaching methods: • discussions • debates • brainstorming and problem solving • project
 20
Student’s own work: - reading literature on the subject - preparations of speeches - preparation of a project
 30 Problem solving and brainstorming [DD _w_1] Debate [DD _w_2] Disscussion [DD _w_3] Project [DD_w_4]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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