RS: Democratic Innovations

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Research Seminar: Democratic Innovations in Europe
Leerdoelen	On completion of this course, students will have a developed a clear understanding of different forms of public engagement, the impacts of particular design features, and appreciation of their relationship with broader questions concerning the democratic and policy-making process.
Omschrijving	The course focuses on the lack of trust in public institutions as well as on the perceived democratic deficit in the European Union, and discusses the most popular developments that have taken place across Europe in order to tackle this problem. Building on democratic theory, the course offers a methodological and empirical account of innovations including mini-publics and citizens’ juries, online consultations and broader institutional reforms. It bridges the gap between research and practice in public engagement including the application of deliberative methods, providing a basis for understanding the democratic and policy making context in which different forms of public engagement occur, as well their strengths and weaknesses.
Uren per week	3
Onderwijsvorm	werkcollege (Seminar starts in week 2)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	B.J.J. Leruth, PhD.
Docent(en)	B.J.J. Leruth, PhD.
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Digital reader
Entreevoorwaarden	Admission to the Master IR.
Opmerkingen	Students have to complete two research seminars. See for more information the ‘brochure research seminars’ available on the Online Study Guide Master IR https://student.portal.rug.nl/infonet/studenten/let/programmes/ma-irio/. It is not possible to register for a Research Seminar via Progress. You should submit your preferences for your Research Seminars from Monday 24 January 2022 12.00 hrs (noon) until Friday 4 February 2022 23.59 hrs (see enrolment form). The IR department will do the utmost to place you in your preferred research seminars, but because of scheduling and overall availability of places in the research seminars we cannot guarantee you will be placed in your first choice. After you have submitted your preferences, you will be registered in Progress for your Research Seminars before 11 February. Research Seminars start in the week of 14 February. For this course attendance is mandatory.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ma Internationale Betrekkingen  ( International Relations and International Organization) 1 semester II keuze Ma Internationale Betrekkingen  (European Politics in a Global Perspective) 1 semester II keuze