POL 20100 Comparative Government

(3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: (3-0)
(F)
This course surveys the government and political institutions in selected Western European democracies, communist systems, and third world countries, emphasizing political socialization, participation, political parties, interest groups, policy making, and governmental structures. The student will come to understand the differences between the American political system and other democratic and non-democratic systems. In addition, the course considers cultural, economic, and social differences. Prerequisite: POL 10100. Note: Offered in the Fall of odd-numbered years. (Social Science Credit)