JJUA55063U Transitions to Democracy
This course focuses on the process of democratic transitions from legal, political and comparative perspectives. Even that the course’s motivation is thematic and not geographical, the lectures and readings will tackle transitions to democracy in different regions (e.g. Europe, Latin America, Africa, etc.). Our topic is a multidisciplinary and engages law, history and politics of social transformation in the aftermath of authoritarian regimes. Drawing on interdisciplinary materials, the course will address the dilemmas of democracy and the rule of law and justice in transitional societies. These include the role of constitutions, constituent powers and the judiciary in transitional regimes. The course is structured around main thematic areas: First: Democracy. Second: Transitions from Authoritarian Regimes. Third: The role of the judiciary in transitions to democracy.
Analyze the concept of democracy and its relation with the rule of law and constitutionalism. Compare the different models of transitions to democracy. Identify and explain the main challenges of democratic transitions. Put into perspective the concept of transitional justice and the role of the judiciary in democratic transitions.
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- Category
- Hours
- Seminar
- 48
- Total
- 48
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- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentIndividual written assignment
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Exam period
Autumn:
E15 is canceled
Spring:
June 20, 2016
- Re-exam
Autumn:
E15 is canceled
Spring:
August 12, 2016
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- JJUA55063U
- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree MasterFull Degree Master choice
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Placement
- Autumn And Spring
- Schedule
- Please see timetable for teachingtime
- Continuing and further education
- Price
DKK 15.000
- Study board
- Law
Contracting department
- Law
Course responsibles
- Antoni Abat Ninet (17-63707671706b306364637630706b706776426c7774306d7730666d)
Lecturers
Juan Antonio Mayoral Diaz-Asensio