JJUA55063U Transitions to Democracy
This course focuses on the process of democratic transitions from constitutional, judicial and comparative perspectives. Even that the course´s motivation is thematic and not geographical, the lectures and readings will tackle mostly European transitions to democracy. Our topic is a multidisciplinary and engages law, history and politics of social transformation in the aftermath of authoritarian regimes. Drawing on interdisciplinary legal materials, the course will address the dilemmas 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 Fourth: Case Law
Learning Outcome 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. Evaluate the role of the military, 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
- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentWritten homework assignment with deadline (essay)
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Exam period
- 12. December 2014
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- JJUA55063U
- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Placement
- Autumn
- Schedule
- Please see timetable for teachingtime
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Law
Contracting department
- Law
Course responsibles
- Antoni Abat Ninet (17-707d837e7d783d707170833d7d787d74834f7984813d7a843d737a)
Lecturers
Professor Antoni Abat Ninet and Desmond A Johnson