Representation and Democracy

Predstavništvo in demokracija

Course credits:

6.0 ECTS / 30 (10 hours of lectures, 0 hours of exercises, 10 hours of seminars, 10 hours other forms of work)

Course holder:

prof. dr. Danica Fink Hafner

Lecturers:

• Prof. Dr. Bogomil Ferfila
• Prof. Dr. Alenka Krašovec

Type:

Required

Language:

English

Semester:

First semester

Study degree

2. level

Course execution:

• Postgraduate Programme of Political Science - Policy Analysis and Public Administration

Short content

The course offers an insight into characteristics and dilemmas faced by particular models of representation. The concept of modern representation and dilemmas of representation in the postmodern era are debated while taking into account current debates on democracy. In this context, dilemmas of representation of the executive and public administration in the context of European integration processes are debated, while taking into account postnational and multi-level elements of governance.