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POLS 4312 - Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe, Russia and the United States

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): POLS 2305  and POLS 2306 .
Comparison of the political development of Europe and the United States. Begins with an overview of how the modern state and mass participation evolved from European feudal societies dominated by monarchs, warlords, and the Church. Followed by examination of how struggles between nations and ideologies, such as liberalism, communism, and fascism have influenced the evolution of democracy. Format includes lecture, group work, current events, student research and presentations.


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