PSC 420 - Seminar in Regimes & Regime Changes

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

The course is designed to introduce students to modern democratic, authoritarian, and totalitarian political systems (regimes). We will study how power is organized and exercised in the various political systems of the world. Students will learn about institutions and processes that shape domestic politics in various regimes. They will also learn about processes that explain why and how political regimes change. The course will analyze the causes of breakdown as well as consolidation of democratic and nondemocratic regimes. Iraq will be used as a case study. Prerequisite: PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics & International Relations. Two additional courses in the Comparative and/or International subfields are strongly recommended

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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