Created By
Maxim P
8 HOURS
8 LESSONS
academic-development
Whilst it is conventional wisdom that liberal democracy had advanced considerably throughout the twentieth century, recent trends have led a multitude of scholars to proclaim present crises as ‘How Democracy Ends.’ This unit seeks to assess democracy both as a theory of governance and as a practical means of distributing power. In addition, this course will explore current challenges facing democratic nations and regional institutions like the European Union. Finally, new innovations of democracy are explored, including mini-publics and group representation. During this course, students will explore current affair issues whilst developing critical evaluation skills, which will prepare them for essays and exams.
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Introduction to the British Political System: Executive, Judiciary and Parliament
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Electoral Systems
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Origins of Democracy
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Western Democratic Advances
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Supranational Democracy
60 minutes
Lesson 6
The Crisis of Democracy
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Renewing Democratic Participation
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Renewing Democracy in Brazil
60 minutes
Critical Engagement
Exam and Essay Preparation
Analysis of Current Affairs
Maxim P
Humanities Specialist
Maxim has over 500 hours of experience teaching privately, including 350 hours of A-level experience and 150 university-level one-to-one hours. He has also given mock interviews and tutorials to over 50 Oxbridge applicants over the last three years, and in 2020, three of the students gained offers from Oxbridge.
