The central goal of this class is for students to think critically about democracy and political institutions. The class will provoke critical reflection on democracy in the United States and analysis of American democracy in comparative perspective, crucial at a time when a growing number of Americans are disappointed in its performance. Finally, students will think and deliberate with one another on how American democracy might be reformed to enable it to function more fairly and efficiently. How well did you achieve this learning goal in this course?
How useful to you were the discussion sections?
How useful to you were the lectures?
How useful to you were the readings?
How useful to you were the writing assignments?
What was the quality of In-class deliberative poll?
How well did this class enable you to think critically about democracy as a system of government, both in the national and global contexts?
Did this class effectively introduce you to the issues of deliberative democracy?
To what extent did you gain an understanding of the distinctive character of American democracy?