Pol Sci 3280 - Political Intolerance in World Politics

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Washington University in St Louis

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This course is an investigation into the meaning, causes, and consequences of political intolerance. The goal is to expose students to contemporary research on (a) how political intolerance is conceptualized and understood, especially within the context of theories of democracy; (b) how political intolerance can be measured, both at the level of the individual and the institution/society; (c) where intolerance originates, both in terms of individual psychology and system-level politics; and (d) what consequences flow from intolerance, especially in terms of legal and extra-legal political repression, as well as cultural consequences (e.g., a "culture of conformity"). The course makes little distinction between American politics and politics in other parts of the world (although no knowledge of specific non-U.S. systems is required as a prerequisite).

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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