Guardians of Democracy: Comparative Constitutional Law in an Age of Democratic Backsliding critically examines the role of constitutional institutions in sustaining democratic governance. Rooted in contemporary academic debates on democratic resilience and backsliding, the course investigates how legal frameworks and institutional actors respond to threats against constitutional order.
At the heart of this discussion lies the constitution—not merely a legal document, but the foundational framework of democracy and the rule of law. Legitimate constitutions are not imposed; they evolve through inclusive political negotiation, reflecting a broad consensus and commanding deep societal legitimacy. In this context, courts serve as interpreters and guardians of constitutional principles, especially during moments of democratic stress, and promote constitutional literacy.
Exam info and full course description can be found in the course catalogue.
Course specific:
To apply for the course, you must have passed a Bachelor's degree Political Science or an equivalent degree.
General:
Exchange students: nomination from your home university
Freemovers: documentation for English Language proficiency
You can read more about admission here.
