POL 258 - Democratization and the Politics of Regime Change

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

What is a democracy? Which factors contribute to democratic transitions and the survival of democracy over time? What happens when democratization fails? What is the role of international factors in democratic development? We will explore these questions through an analysis of democratization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, with a particular emphasis on developments from the past twenty years.

Prerequisite: POL 101 with grade S,C, or better.
Note: Plus-2 option available. Not offered every year.
Instructor: Lussier