This course explores parliaments and new forms of citizen participation. After the course, the students have developed a critical viewpoint about the debate between traditional forms of representative democracy and newer alternative participatory mechanisms. Moreover, they acquire comprehensive knowledge of recent parliamentary reforms and democratic innovations to promote more direct or qualitative channels of civic involvement. From enhancing digital engagement and public consultation of legislative bills to experimenting with deliberative forums or embracing citizens initiatives, students can identify how contemporary parliaments try to reach out the people and assess the impact and limitations of such initiatives.

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Suoritusvaihtoehto 1: sähköinen kirjallinen tentti
Haku 13.8.2015 alkaen ympäri lukuvuoden

Suoritusvaihto 2: osallistuminen opetukseen
26.11.2015 alkaen

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