Essays about: "IMPORTANCE OF DEMOCRACY"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 140 essays containing the words IMPORTANCE OF DEMOCRACY.
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1. Democracy and Controversial Issues: Preparing students to become global citizens
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktikAbstract : In an attempt to make tomorrow's generation more democratic and critically aware, Skolverket has given clear instructions of including discussions related to controversial issues in classroom teachings. The thesis has both teachers’ and students’ perspectives of how conscious they are about using this tool. READ MORE
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2. Echoes of Democracy : Assessing Democratic Values in African Civil Society
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis investigates how the level of democratic values differs between active members of different civil society organizations. Civil society has been considered a fundamental aspect of democracy and research have highlighted that some organizational characteristics are associated with democratization and sustainable democracy. READ MORE
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3. EFL Students’ Analysing and Evaluating Skills in Social Media Content : EFL elevers analys- och utvärderingsförmåga i sociala mediers innehåll
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)Abstract : This paper is a synthesis of research that presents and reflects on the possible benefits of integrating media information literacy and critical thinking into the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curriculum with the intention of facilitating for students' development in their critical thinking and media information literacy when engaging with English-language social media content. English is of major significance in the Swedish society and students get some of their news feed from social media in the English language along with their native language of Swedish. READ MORE
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4. The Limits of Free Expression : An Ideational Analysis of Quran Burnings in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis investigates the political discourse surrounding the controversial act of Quran burnings in Sweden, focusing on the positions of leaders from the three largest political parties between April 2022 and October 2023. Utilizing a theoretical framework that differentiates between consequentialist and non-consequentialist perspectives, it examines the politicians’ arguments for justifying and limiting freedom of expression in this context. READ MORE
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5. The Role of Public Libraries in Countering Misinformation : A Swedish Perspective
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och ITAbstract : Misinformation poses a significant threat to democracy, as it undermines informed decision-making, creates distrust among citizens, and exacerbates social and political polarization. Public libraries can in theory mitigate this threat by serving as trustworthy sources of information and promoting critical thinking, but must contend with issues such as the politicization of library services, which have the potential to erode public trust in libraries. READ MORE
