University of Tartu launches free online course on democracy and autocracy in the EU’s Eastern Neighborhood
09 October 2024
Young people interested in politics and international relations now have the opportunity to take part in a free online course offered by the University of Tartu, which explores the themes of democracy and autocracy in the European Union’s Eastern Neighborhood. The course, titled “Democracy and Autocracy in the EU’s Eastern Neighborhood,” will take place between November 4 and December 8, 2024 and will be taught in English.
What will you learn?
Over the course of five modules, learners will explore the key characteristics of democratic and autocratic systems, as well as the political and historical context of the six countries in the EU’s Eastern Neighborhood. Topics discussed include:
- Introduction to democracy and autocracy
- Historical context of these regimes
- Political institutions and systems
- The challenges of democracy
- Case studies on Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia
Course structure
The course consists of 78 academic hours, entirely online. Participants should have basic skills in using information and communication technologies. Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive a digital certificate and three ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits.
What will you get?
After successfully completing this course you will be able to:
- Recognize the essential features of democratic and autocratic systems.
- Analyze the historical factors that influenced the development of political systems in the Eastern Neighborhood.
- Compare political systems and institutions as well as electoral processes in the region.
- Evaluate the factors influencing democratization or autocratization.
- Apply acquired knowledge to analyze specific cases in the countries of the Eastern Neighborhood.
- Develop critical skills on the prospects for democracy in different political contexts.
How to apply?
Young people wishing to participate are invited to register by October 31, 2024. Registration is online by visiting the official registration page.
This course is a valuable opportunity for young people interested in international politics and democratic and autocratic processes in the European Union’s neighborhood.
