PSC 204 - Intro Comparative Politics

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Students who take this course should expect to gain three types of knowledge by the conclusion. First, they should understand the historical emergence of the nation- state and the trend toward democracy during the 20th century. Second, they should expect to understand important differences between states and specifically the challenges posed by globalization to existing states in the late twentieth century. The same pressures and institutions that have made some of the countries more democratic have also led to civil war and ethnic massacre in others. Third, students should come to understand that comparative politics as the discipline employs a stylized account of the history and institutions called "cases" to discuss political values and possibilities. The name "Britain," "Russia," and "Japan" are not the only places; they are also shorthand for understanding twentieth century politics. Students in this course may choose to participate in service learning. Service learning students will have the opportunity to engage in active learning through service work at one of several local organizations concerned with refugee, immigrant, or labor issues.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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