Comparing Politics and Governments Around the World

Catalog description

This course introduces the comparative study of politics and government in countries beyond the United States. Some of the themes include the modern state, democratic and non-democratic rule, regime change, and political violence. The course also explores several cases in depth to understand how broader theory can inform our understanding of specific political events. Some of the questions the course addresses include: Why are some countries democratic, but others are not? How do different political institutions affect the lives of ordinary citizens? Why do some people protest to achieve their political goals, whereas others use violence? CGER CP-CW Civics & Perspective: Cultures of Our World. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.