POLI 3333
Comparative Study of Industrialized States of Europe
Fall 2019
Topics
- For the political system
- What are the main characteristics?
- What are elements of its political culture?
- What is the type and composition of the executive branch? The legislative branch?
- How is society stratified? What are its social cleavages?
- What are the main issues?
- For each political party
- What is the party's name? Who is the party leader?
- Where is the party on the political spectrum? Who are the party's main supporters?
- What is the party's present standing in each of the legislative chambers? In public opinion?
- What is the party's electoral history?
- What are the party's main issues?
- What is the party's platform? Social? Health care? Domestic and foreign policy? National Security?
- For the electoral process
- What is the type of electoral process? When is the next election?
- What is the length of the term in the upper house? The lower house? The executive?
- How many ridings are represented in the upper house? The lower house?
- Who are the significant political actors in the country, individuals or groups?
Readings
- Ten Core Worksheets, and More Strategic Activism, by Laure Paquette,
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- syllabus ↗Fall 2019
- Course source ↗
- Additional readings or course materials are supplied through the course site or course pack.