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| Veranstaltungspriorität[2 reguläre Pflicht-LV]; Lehrveranstaltungsrhythmus[wöchentlich] |
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https://cccp.uni-koeln.de/sites/cccp/Lehre/2023_SS/EID_syllabus_SoSe2023.pdf
How effective are elections as ‘instruments of democracy’ (Powell 2000)? Normative democratic theorists, as well as empirical researchers studying elections and voting behaviour, have long debated if and when competition for political office constrains elected politicians to pursue the policies voters most prefer, or enables voters to reward or sanction politicians for their actions when in office. Throughout this seminar, we will ask, and seek to answer, questions like the following. Are politicians more responsive to voter preferences in some settings than others? Are members of the elite able to influence voter preferences through campaigns or the media – and is this problematic?
Can, and do, voters use elections to hold politicians accountable for their behaviour? Over the course of the semester, students will learn to how to interpret and evaluate recent quantitative research on the nature and quality of electoral representation. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to develop and enhance their own quantitative research skills, in preparation for an MA or PhD thesis. |
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This is an advanced seminar, and I will assume that students are familiar with regression analysis and concepts like statistical signifficance. As such, it is essential that students have either previously completed the MA course in quantitative methods (or an equivalent), or take it jointly with this course if they have no background in quantitative research methods. Moreover, students should be
able to understand and express themselves in English, as this will be the classroom language – though perfection is neither expected nor required. All coursework should also be completed in English. |
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