demokrati vs andre styreformer, statsborgerskap, politisk deltakelse, taler, retorikk
Pick a famous political speech in English and analyse why it's persuasive. Use rhetorical concepts in your analysis.
What does it mean to be a 'good citizen' in a democracy? Make an argument that goes beyond voting.
Some democracies are stable (UK, Australia), others struggle. Pick a country and discuss what makes its democracy stable or fragile.
Why did Donald Trump win in 2024, and what does it tell us about American democracy?
Compare voting systems. first-past-the-post (UK, US) vs proportional representation (Norway, NZ). What are the trade-offs?
What role does the press play in democracy, and is press freedom declining?
Discuss the rise of populism in English-speaking democracies. What are the common patterns?
What is democratic backsliding, and where do you see it happening?
How can young people meaningfully participate in democracy beyond voting?