POLS 481 - Politics of Third World Development

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Bryant University

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Session Cycle: Fall Yearly Cycle: Odd Year This course focuses on the issues confronting Third World countries as they struggle to achieve the advanced economic and democratic political systems of the more industrialized nations of the "North." After examining the historical roots of the North/South economic gap, we consider the relationship between how a country's political system influences its choice of development strategies, and what factors help or hinder countries' evolution from authoritarian to democratic government. The significance of gender and ethnic discrimination for Third World politics is also covered. Students will apply the theories presented in class to one or more countries for in-depth study. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Cultural Mode of Thought, Global Studies, International Affairs Minor, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bryant.edu

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(401) 232-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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