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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

POL 3530 - Democracy, Development and Violence

Credits: 4
This course examines existing theories organized in three major themes within the study of comparative politics. Topics include the functioning of political systems in established democracies, the causes and consequences of democratization, economic development, political violence and ethnic or civil war. Qualitative and quantitative approaches will be used to assess and critique the current state of knowledge in each area.
Prerequisite(s): POL 1500 .
Fulfills: SOSC in LS Core.