PLSC 140 - Comparative Politics

This course compares different political systems from across the world and across time. We look at how different democracies are organized, and how that impacts both representation and stability. The course will also explore fascism, populism, revolution, and authoritarian governments. Major themes in the class include alternative forms of legitimate authority, how political systems change, and the tension between sometimes stagnating stability and the unpredictability of strong leaders.

3 credits