The Rise of Anti-politics (L2083)
Political Change: The Rise of Anti-politics
Module L2083
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Recent surveys show a lack of trust in political actors and institutions across much of the democratic world. Many citizens believe their political system allows them to have limited influence on politics and that politicians don’t care about what people think. What explains the rise of this anti-political sentiment? How have different political actors responded to this political disaffection? This module will explore debates surrounding these questions and consider the changing relationship between citizens and politicians in contemporary democracies. Students will also be asked to critically review a range of democratic reforms and innovations proposed to revitalise democracy
Module learning outcomes
Assess and critically evaluate debates within political science about the prevalence, causes and consequences of anti-politics and political disaffection in contemporary democracies.
Critically apply various theoretical perspectives to review a range of reforms and innovations currently employed or proposed to revitalise democracy.
Demonstrate the analytical skills required to carry out independent and original research on the causes and consequences of rising anti-political sentiment.
Produce written work that critically analyses a topic related to the rise of anti-politics in contemporary democracies that observes appropriate scholarly conventions.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Essay (2000 words) | Autumn Semester Week 8 Thu 16:00 | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
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Dr Hannah Richter
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