PO 331 - Comparative Politics:Colonialism and Political Development

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Regis College

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This course explores the process of political development by exploring the following issues: the rise and evolution of the state in the modern era; the development of political culture (e.g., attitudes towards authority, the influence of ideology and religion, the role of nationalism); the growth of political institutions, including bureaucracies, political parties, and electoral systems; the transition to democracy. It will expose students to political development in the context of conquest and colonization and will focus on the experiences of developing countries, although the political history of Western Europe and the United States will be used for comparative purposes. Prerequisite: PO 211.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.regiscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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