POL 240 - Political Transition in Eastern Europe

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St. Joseph's University New York

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A study of the dynamics of political change in Eastern Europe in light of the end of the Cold War. Emphasis will be placed on the rise of resistance to communist rule, and the development of popular institutions of representation. Selected cases will be analyzed and compared in terms of the pace of transition, the type of institutions being established, the degree of popular support, opposition and constraints faced, the impact of ethnic nationalism, and the overall prospects for democratization of the region. Prerequisite: POL 102 or POL 205 or POL 215 3 hours a week, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall 2009

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjcny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 940-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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