JPM793 Political Representation
This course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the evolution of political representation – from the traditional through modern to the contemporary constructivist turn. We will discuss the key dimensions of representation – accountability, authorization, substantive vs descriptive representation, and responsibility vs responsiveness. In addition, the students will familiarize themselves with key texts. In class, the discussion will enable a comprehensive understanding of the key feature of contemporary democracy – the linkage between the representatives and the represented.
This course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the evolution of political representation – from the traditional through modern to the contemporary constructivist turn. We will discuss the key dimensions of representation – accountability, authorization, substantive vs descriptive representation, and responsibility vs responsiveness. In addition, the students will familiarize themselves with key texts. In class, the discussion will enable a comprehensive understanding of the key feature of contemporary democracy – the linkage between the representatives and the represented.
- Teacher: Petra Guasti