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Politics, Decision Making & Democracy

Study + Internship in London: London South Bank University Program
London, England

Dates: 1/18/20 - 6/6/20

Study + Internship in London: London South Bank University

Politics, Decision Making & Democracy

Politics, Decision Making & Democracy Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Political Science
Instruction in: English
Course Code: DSS_4_PDM
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 4

DESCRIPTION

The module is concerned with the key institutions and processes of British politics. It looks at the framework and the dynamics of the British system of government and aims to promote in students an understanding of the key issues and debates in contemporary British politics. There is a focus on the nature of power and its impact on decision making and policy development. The module looks at formal aspects of British politics including the role of political parties and the key role of ideology. Key institutions such as Prime Minister and Cabinet, Parliament and local government are investigated and analyzed. The module looks also democracy beyond the formal realm including the role of pressure groups in the political process. There is also a focus on specific policy areas.


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