Political Science 420 - Seminar on Democratization

Institution:

Sewanee-The University of the South

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Description:

This course is a junior/senior seminar for political science majors. It analyzes the major theoretical issues and substantive developments surrounding the global spread of democracy. The central foci include the following topics: theories of democracy, theories and case study analyses of conditions which promote or inhibit the emergence and consolidation of democracy, theories and case studies concerning "paths" of democratic transition including roles of specific class and state actors, historical patterns and cycles of democracy, theories and issues of "Democratic Peace," and issues and dilemmas concerning the "quality" of contemporary democracies. (Credit, full course.) (C, W) Staff

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sewanee.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 598-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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