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Academic Year 2003/2004


Comparative Politics of Western Europe
GOVT 284 SP

This course explores the institutions and contemporary politics of the major West European states, including Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. We will focus on the unique political development of each country as we address broader thematic issues: regionalism and devolution; nationalism and the radical right; the welfare state; and migration. The course also examines the most significant transformation in Western Europe since the end of WWII: the creation European Union.

MAJOR READINGS

D. Urwin, POLITICAL HISTORY OF WESTERN EUROPE
A. Lisphart, PATTERNS OF DEMOCRACY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Pascal, Elizabeth    
Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC421
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 10
SR. non-major: 1   Jr. non-major: 2   SO: 2   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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