Course ID: | INTL 4390. 3 hours. |
Course Title: | European Politics |
Course Description: | Introduces students to the essentials of contemporary European
politics by taking both a country- and issue-centered approach.
Examines the contemporary politics of countries in Europe and
comparatively investigates key issues such as European
integration, illiberal democracy, immigration, and radical
parties. |
Oasis Title: | European Politics |
Prerequisite: | INTL 3200 or INTL 3200E or INTL 3300 or permission of department |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | • To provide a deeper insight into the political cultures and
institutions of European countries.
• To enlighten you with case studies of prime issues in
contemporary European politics.
• To discover and explain the differences and similarities that
exist among the workings of different European democracies. |
Topical Outline: | 1. Post-war European economic, political, and social development
2. The process of European integration
3. Unity and diversity in contemporary Europe
4. Different political systems in Europe
5. The role of political parties
6. Types of welfare states
7. Immigration and multiculturalism
8. Devolution versus federalism
9. The rise of the radical right
10. Is liberal democracy under attack? |