Nov 21, 2025  
Undergraduate Record 2023-2024 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  University of Virginia
  Board of Visitors and University Administration
  Admission
  Academic Calendar
  Dining, Housing, and Tuition & Fees
  Financial Aid
  University Regulations
  Degrees Offered
  Minors Offered
  Certificates Offered
  Course Numbering Information
  College of Arts & Sciences
  School of Architecture
  McIntire School of Commerce
  School of Education and Human Development
  School of Engineering and Applied Science
  Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
  School of Nursing
  School of Continuing and Professional Studies
  School of Data Science
  ROTC
  Course Descriptions
  Additional Academic Opportunities
  Student Services
  Military Educational Benefits
  Archived Records
HELP
Undergraduate Record 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

MDST 2301 - Democracy in Danger

Effective Start Date: 09/22/2022
Democracy is in trouble today. Why? This course explores the growing threats to democracy in the United States and globally. Topics include: the impact of xenophobia, racism and radical nationalism on democracy; the rise of far-right media; the appeal of ethno-nationalism; the growth of White Power militias; legal barriers against voting, immigration and citizenship; as well as the impact of social media and cyber-based disinformation.

Requisites: Students can’t enroll if previously taken MDST 2559 topic #13 Democracy in Danger or HIST 2559 topic #22 Democracy in Danger

Credits: 3