Political Science (PS) |
936 Prince Lucien Campbell, 541-346-4864
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| PS 304 Democ, Dictat, & Devel >2 >GP >IC |
4.00 cr. |
| Examines key questions in political science like why some countries are rich while others are poor, why some countries are democratic and others are authoritarian, how these different political systems work, and which are best equipped to address ethno-nationalist conflict and economic development. |
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Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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Academic Deadlines
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| April 2: |
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| April 8: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| April 8: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| April 9: |
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| April 9: |
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| April 10: |
Add this course |
| April 10: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| April 16: |
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded) |
| April 16: |
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| April 23: |
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded) |
| April 23: |
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| April 30: |
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded) |
| April 30: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| May 21: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
| May 21: |
Change grading option for this course |
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Expanded Course Description
| This class explores some of political science’s most interesting and important questions:
Why do some countries have strong political institutions (“strong states”) while others are weak? What does this tell us about how to deal with the problem of “failed states” like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria?
Why do some countries develop a strong sense of nationalism while others are plagued by ethnic divisions? Why does nationalism seem to strengthen some countries while weakening others, and what is the best way to deal with ethno-nationalist conflict?
Why are some countries rich while others are poor, and what does this suggest about how countries can develop economically? Can governments help promote development?
Why and how do some countries become democratic while others become authoritarian?
What is the best way to design democratic institutions in highly divided societies, like Iraq?
Why are some authoritarian governments stronger and more resilient than others?
Rather than focusing on a limited number of case studies, we will think comparatively throughout the term by asking comparative questions, reading comparative analyses, and drawing examples from each corner of the globe. Our goal is to be systematic, empirically-grounded, theoretically-informed, critical, rigorous, and fair in our analyses. |
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