| Abstract | The seminar focuses on seminal books and articles as well as brand new analyses on topical issues of democratic theory and practice. After reviewing theoretical models and different types of democracy, the seminar deals with core problems of democratic governance and with challenges to democracy stemming from globalization and international institutions. |
| Learning objective | At the end of the seminar, students are familiar with the relevant theoretical and empirical literature on democracy and democratization in national and international contexts. They are able to reflect on contemporary challenges to democracy, in particular those stemming from the internationalization of politics. |
| Content | see http://www.cis.ethz.ch/education/macis/courses |
| Literature | see http://www.cis.ethz.ch/education/macis/courses |
