PSCI 423Democratic Theory and Practice
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Students will learn the normative foundations of democracy and the ways these do (and should) impact institutional design and democratic practices. Through an examination of systemic racism, sexism, and settler colonialism, students will articulate their understanding of the limits of contemporary democratic theory. Students will consider perspectives arising from an examination of inclusion and exclusion, equality, rights, democratic organization, protest, and communication, and will apply their knowledge to analyze problems and suggest solutions.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 3B or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention PSCI 423, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2019
PSCI 4th Year Courses Recommendations 3 points, 2 comments
“Hey guys, &x200B; Any PSCI students in 4th year have some advice on what (easy/interesting/fun) 4th courses and profs I should take. Open to any and all recommendations. …”
u/TheZarosian: “… Henstra is also a really great professor PSCI 423 - If you like theory, this is the course for you. …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… PSCI 263W PSCI 282 PSCI 299 PSCI 324 PSCI 331 PSCI 353 PSCI 360 PSCI 385 PSCI 389 PSCI 402 PSCI 423 PSCI 428 PSCI 456 PSCI 461 PSCI 492 PSCI 497A PSCI 497B PSCI 498A PSCI 498B PSCI 498C PSCI 499A PSCI 499B PSCI 600 PSCI 623 PSCI 631 PSCI 657 PSCI 661 PSCI 683 PSCI 688 PSYCH 101 …”
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