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Democratic Theory (D)

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
MoWe 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2130 3 $1482 (guest students)
Date
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
Time
MoWe 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2130
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1482 (guest students)

Description

This course explores ancient and modern theories of democracy in historical context. Topics include theories about leaders and their ends; the bases of representative democracy; the linkages between democracy and revolution; the relationship of democracy and economics; the issues related to democracy and difference; and the challenges for democracy in the twenty-first century.

Prerequisites

POLSCI 103 or POLSCI 251 or POLSCI 252 or permission of instructor

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

7/13/2026 - 8/20/2026

Location

University Hall Y02-2130

Enrolled / Capacity

1 / 10

Status

Open

Instructor

Ursula Tafe

Tuition*

$1482 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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