Political Representation
GOVT 343
Fall 2007
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01
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Why do we have political representation? Is it inferior to direct democracy? Is a representative supposed to stand and act for the people who elected him, or for the party platform, or the entire constituency, or her own conscience about what is right? We will read theoretical and empirical works on America and other countries and study social movements and political parties as key mediating institutions. We'll ask how representation connects the individual to governing and to sovereignty, citizenship, identity, and community. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Effective Citizenship, Ethical Reasoning
Effective Citizenship: Discussing responsibilities of citizens and local and national politicians
Ethical Reasoning: Analyze theorists' moral assumptions and goals, and how these lead to different political theories; self-reflection by students
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-Theory) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
H. Pitkin, CONCEPT OF REPRESENTATION
J. S. Mill, CONSIDERATIONS ON REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
R. Michels, POLITICAL PARTIES
W. N. Chambers & W. D. Burnham, eds., AMERICAN PARTY SYSTEMS
D. Mayhew, ELECTORAL REALIGNMENTS
C. Swain, BLACK FACES, BLACK INTERESTS: REP. OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN CONGRESS
R. Fenno, CONGRESS AT THE GRASSROOTS: REPRESENTATIONAL CHANGE IN THE SOUTH
M. Williams, VOICE, TRUST, AND MEMORY
N. Urbinati, REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY: PRINCIPLES & GENEALOGY
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two essays, a class presentation and paper, and final project. |
| Instructor(s): Schwartz,Nancy L. Times: ....R.. 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: PAC104; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 1 | FR: 0 |
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