POL 343 - Democracy and Democratization

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

4 hours; 4 credits Designed to examine the social, economic, and political conditions needed for democracy to emerge; the nature and problems of transitions to democracy in different settings; the difficulties of consolidating democracies; why democracies survive or break down. The original emergence of democracy will be compared to recent democratic transitions in Southern Europe, former communist nations, and the Third World. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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