PLS 339 - Democracy and the Authoritarian Challenge

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

Comparative examination of theories of democratization and resilience of authoritarianism. Explores regime definitions, theoretical debates of democracy and dictatorship, factors associated with democratic deepening, and the consequences for human rights protection. Includes contemporary case studies from Africa, East and South Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Part of the Human Rights Issue. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Other

Notes:

May have started spring/summer 2007 or earlier.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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