Comparative Politics
3 Credits
Problems of Transition to Democracy
Study of factors that shape transitions from authoritarian to democratic regime, with emphasis on institution building in comparative multiparty regimes
3 Credits
Public Policy Analysis
Examination of models of public policy making within an analytical framework. The process of policy formation, policy outputs, and the consequences of public policies.
3 Credits
Contemporary Issues in Middle Eastern Politics
Study of the politics surrounding topical issues in the Middle East
3 Credits
Literary Texts and Politics
Seminar on selected works of literature examined in terms of social and political change.
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3 Credits
Politics of Advanced Industrial States
Comparative analysis of political change and economic transformation in modern industrial states with special reference to domestic structures and institutions.
3 Credits
Contemporary Issues in European Politics
Detailed study of topical issues and problems in European politics.
3 Credits
Economic and Social Change in the Middle East
Examination of changing social structures and the problems of identity and legitimacy in the Middle East. Cultural, ethnic, religious and class division. The legacy of imperialism.
3 Credits
Political Sociology
Survey of political forms, tribal groups, patrimonial and feudal systems and the formation of the modern nation-state.
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3 Credits
Research and Reading in Comparative Politics
Individual research projects and/or critical readings.
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3 Credits
Research & Reading In Comparative Politics
Individual research projects, and/or critical readings
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3 Credits
Contemporary Issues in Gender and Politics
Theoretical controversies and empirical developments in the study of gender and politics.
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3 Credits
Politics and Ideology in the Middle East
Thematic study of politics and ideologies in the contemporary Middle East with emphasis on selected countries.
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