POLSC 120 - Comparative Politics

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Description:

Fulfills a course requirement in the Political Science Core ConcentrationIntroduction to the comparative method of studying politics andgovernment outside the United States. Focuses on the democraticpolitical systems of Europe and Japan, but also addresses therise and decline of the communist political system in Russia, thecurrent efforts at democratic transition in Eastern Europe, andthe development of the European Union. Examines the origin anddevelopment of formal government institutions, political culture,party systems and electoral behavior, interest group politics, andcurrent issues in comparative perspective. Prerequisite for severalcourses in the International Relations/Comparative Politics subfield.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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