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PCR112Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Democracy and Good Governance

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of democracy and good governance, exploring their definitions, characteristics, and working rules. It examines the institutional dimensions, attitudinal ingredients, and key barriers to democracy, particularly in African states. The course also focuses on strategies for building democracy and good governance, with a specific emphasis on the Nigerian context, promoting active participation in building a democratic and peaceful society.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
DemocracyGood GovernanceRule of LawAccountabilityPeaceful Society

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Democracy

2

Good Governance

3

Rule of Law

4

Economic Development

5

Political Institutions

6

Conflict Resolution

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Policy Analyst

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Governance Advisor

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Conflict Resolution Specialist

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Political Scientist

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Industry Applications

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GovernmentNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)International RelationsPeace and SecurityPublic Policy

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Conceptual Foundations of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 1: Defining Democracy and Good Governance

1 study hours
  • •Define democracy and good governance.
  • •Identify key ingredients distinguishing democratic societies.
  • •Articulate features promoting democracy in Nigeria.
  • •Highlight contributions to building a peaceful society.
Week
2

Module 1: Conceptual Foundations of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 2: Democracy, Good Governance: The Rule of Law

1 study hours
  • •Define the rule of law.
  • •Identify characteristics associated with the rule of law.
  • •Promote the rule of law through personal choices.
  • •Contribute to building a more peaceful society.
Week
3

Module 1: Conceptual Foundations of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 3: Democracy, Good Governance: Economic Development

1 study hours
  • •Define economic development.
  • •Identify indicators of economic development.
  • •Describe how democracy promotes economic development.
  • •Identify ways citizens contribute to economic development.
Week
4

Module 1: Conceptual Foundations of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 4: Democracy, Good Governance: Building a Peaceful Society

1 study hours
  • •Identify characteristics of a peaceful society.
  • •Explain contributions of democracy to building a peaceful society.
  • •Identify citizen actions to help build a peaceful society.
  • •Explain causes of violent events.
Week
5

Module 2: The Institutional Dimensions of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 1: Constitutionalism as the Foundation

1 study hours
  • •Define constitutionalism.
  • •Examine the nature and structure of a modern constitution.
  • •Identify types of constitutions and their relation to democracy.
  • •Determine ways citizens contribute to constitutionalism.
Week
6

Module 2: The Institutional Dimensions of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 2: The Separation of Powers

1 study hours
  • •Describe how legislative, executive, and judicial powers are organized.
  • •Explain how separation of powers assists in democracy.
  • •Determine if a government can protect liberties based on power distribution.
Week
7

Module 2: The Institutional Dimensions of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 3: The Principle of Checks and Balances

1 study hours
  • •Explain how one institution checks another.
  • •Explain clashes between legislature and executive.
  • •Highlight how to establish good governance by assisting each branch.
Week
8

Module 2: The Institutional Dimensions of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 4: The Multi-Party System

1 study hours
  • •Define a party system.
  • •Describe characteristics of party systems and their relation to democracy.
  • •Explain why a multi-party system supports democracy.
  • •Identify ways to contribute to building a peaceful society.
Week
9

Module 3: The Attitudinal and Behavioural Ingredients of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 1: Tolerance for Divergent and Opposing views Liberalism

1 study hours
  • •Define the nature of liberalism.
  • •Distinguish liberalism from other political ideologies.
  • •Distinguish features of a liberal society.
  • •Highlight ways to build a liberal democratic society.
Week
10

Module 3: The Attitudinal and Behavioural Ingredients of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 2: A Pluralistic Concept of Society

1 study hours
  • •Explain a pluralist conception of society.
  • •Describe mechanisms that operate in a pluralistic society to promote democracy.
  • •Describe the relationship between the behavioral component to the other ingredients of democracy.
  • •Identify what can you do to promote the development of a pluralistic society rather than a monolithic society.
Week
11

Module 3: The Attitudinal and Behavioural Ingredients of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 3: Popular and Majority Opinions

1 study hours
  • •Define the terms, popular opinion and majority rule.
  • •Explain how two principles work together for the good of democracy and good governance in many countries.
  • •Identify ways of contributing to the building of a democratic society in your own country.
Week
12

Module 3: The Attitudinal and Behavioural Ingredients of Democracy and Good Governance

1h

Unit 4: Peaceful Resolution of Disputes

1 study hours
  • •Explain peaceful settlement of disputes.
  • •Identify the key mechanisms for the peaceful resolution of conflicts in a democratic society.
  • •Describe how these mechanisms work in practice.
  • •Highlight ways you can promote the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Week
13

Module 5: Building Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria

1h

Final Revision

1 study hours
  • •Review key concepts and principles from all modules.
  • •Complete assignments and prepare for final examination.
  • •Focus on areas of weakness identified during self-assessment exercises.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 concepts.

2

Review case studies in Modules 4-5 for real-world examples.

3

Practice essay questions on key barriers and solutions.

4

Summarize each unit's main points in your own words.

5

Allocate study time proportionally based on unit weightings.

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