POLI 201 — Comparative Government
The purpose of this course is to explore the relationship between politics and state structure in a variety of political settings. The course will be structured around four emerging political developments: globalization, the emergence of post-communist states, the rise of the neoliberal state in the developing world, and the growth of oppositional movements such as anti-globalism, anarchism, and cultural nationalism in response. Students will examine a number of different forms of government, will assess the strengths and weaknesses of each, and will investigate the impact of cultural context on political ideas and institutions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 121