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POLI 356 001 (CRN: 26152)
POLI REPRSNT N CONTEMPRY DEMOC
Long Title: POLITICAL REPRESENTATION IN CONTEMPORARY DEMOCRACIES
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Di Landro Francis, Gonzalo
Meeting: 2:00PM - 3:15PM MW (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 13
Enrollment data as of: 13-DEC-2025 1:51PM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
5-MAY-2025
7:00PM - 10:00PM M
Description: The course seeks to understand the relationship between political institutions and the representation of social interests in the policy-making process across a variety of national contexts. The course focuses on the politics behind policy choices and how policy-makers are held accountable in democratic contexts. Case studies will draw upon examples in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia.