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3.00 Credits
Ethnic and racial conflict appear to be the hallmark of the post-Cold War world. Students explore the rise of ethnic/racial and nationalist sentiments and movements; the basis of ethnic and racial identity; the political claims and goals of such movements, and whether conflict is inevitable. Introduces the dominant theoretical approaches to race, ethnicity, and nationalism, and considers them in light of current events in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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Examines the growing body of research suggesting that social networks, community norms, and social organizations can have important effects on social welfare, political stability, economic development, and governmental performance. Cases drawn from various countries and focus on the effects of networks, norms, and organizations on outcomes ranging from local public goods provision and the performance of democracies to ethnic conflict and funding for terrorism.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes contemporary Japanese politics, focusing primarily upon the post-World War II period. Includes examination of the dominant approaches to Japanese politics and society, the structure of the party system, the role of political opposition, the policy process, foreign affairs, and interest groups. Attention to defense, foreign, industrial, social, energy, and technology policy processes. Graduate students are expected to pursue the subject in greater depth through reading and class presentations. Assignments differ.
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2.00 Credits
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2.00 Credits
Lectures, seminar discussion, small-team case studies, and web page construction exercises shed light on contemporary Japan. Focus on four substantive topics: politics and history, economy and technology, education and the workplace, and community/civil society. 17.543 requires assigned additional readings, two short papers, and a final exam.
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Seminar has two main goals: explores the main theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of contemporary Chinese politics; and relates those approches to broader trends in the field of comparative politics. What has the study of China contributed to the field of comparative politics, and vice versa? What are the most effective ways to integrate area studies, broader comparative approaches, and theory? Seminar presumes a basic understanding of the history and politics of contemporary China.
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Examines the causes and consequences of China's emergence as a global economic and political force. Employing perspectives from comparative politics and international relations, subject examines the connections between China's domestic transformation and its foreign policy. Topics include the historical process of China's rise, contemporary challenges facing the Chinese system, and the impact of China's rise on issues of regional and global concern, including military security, economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and political stability. Students taking the graduate version are expected to pursue the subject in greater depth through reading and individual research.
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3.00 Credits
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