| Title: | Dictatorships |
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| Course Section Number: | PSC-220-01 |
| Department: | Political Science |
| Description: | This course examines the politics of authoritarian rule by focusing on the survival of dictators and their demise. We will discuss the conditions that give rise to authoritarianism; the variety of dictatorships; the strategies authoritarian leaders use to retain power; the impacts of dictatorship on economic development, human security, and justice; and the domestic and international sources of authoritarian demise. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Evaluate the key concepts of autocracy and democracy by integrating approaches of political science, economics, and philosophy; Distinguish among different types of authoritarian rule; Critically engage in contemporary arguments about how dictators get into power, survive, and fall; Have a greater appreciation for domestic and international influences on dictatorships, as well as a better understanding of political transitions; Apply theoretical approaches to analyze current events and make predictions about future developments; Conduct research and write an original paper. PSC-220-01=PPE-238-01 |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | January 15, 2024 |
| End Date: | May 4, 2024 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/15/2024-05/03/2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Baxter Hall, Room 214
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| Faculty: | Liou, Ryan |
Course Status & Cross-Listings
| Cross-list Group Capacity: | 18 |
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| Cross-list Group Student Count: | 16 |
| Calculated Course Status: | OPEN |
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