This paper offers students a broad overview of the Roman electoral system and how many of its features are present in today’s democratic systems. Students will examine and evaluate the defining features of democracy through a study of electoral candidates, voters, and campaign strategies.
This is a Pre-Christmas Summer School 2019 paper.
Details
Compares political elites and citizens during elections in Roman and modern times. Themes analysed include: suffrage rights, campaign strategies, the role of advertising and wealth.
| Paper title | Special Topic: Elections in Roman and Modern Times |
|---|---|
| Paper code | CLAS330 |
| Subject | Classical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (11 November 2019 - 13 December 2019), 1st Non standard period (11 November 2019 - 13 December 2019) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $886.35 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,766.35 |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level CLAS, GREK, LATN or POLS points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department.
- Contact
- classics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
To be advised when paper is next offered
- Textbooks
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- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
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