PSGE 315 - Politics in Asia

Credits: (3)
This course is intended for two groups of students: (1) students with junior or senior standing from any major or (2) political science, international studies, or PPE majors with sophomore, junior, or senior standing. This is an upper-level elective surveying the political landscape of Asia. Topics explored in the course include: (1) the historical legacy of Colonialism across Asia, (2) variation among political regime types, (3) democracy and democratization, (4) models of economic development, and (5) the future of conflict and cooperation in region. This course counts as a Global Encounters requirement in the Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status required. (As needed)