Democracy in America Reconsidered This seminar’s ultimate aim is for you to grasp the evolving relationship between the public controversies in American politics and theoretical writings on liberty and equality that have influenced the course of American political development. Special attention will be paid to the gaps between the principles and practices of American democracy. The course has no doctrine to advance.  It seeks to provide the materials and framework for lively and inclusive discussion about the challenges of institutionalizing freedom, democracy, and equality, ideals that inspire other governments around the world.

Allison Stanger

Democracy in America is a 1091-level course offered in the First Year Seminar department at Middlebury College. This course has an overall rating of NaN out of 10 based on 1 reviews.

I am a junior now and this is the best class I've taken so far. Professor Stanger is passionate and knowledgeable, though some may find her grading a bit hard. The classes are discussion-based, and you often find yourself learning more from others than the reading. 