Democratization around the World

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course investigates democracy. Students will learn the social, cultural and economic conditions associated with democratization; analyze the institutional structures and constitutional designs most conducive to the transition from authoritarianism to democracy; and consider the consequences of democratization for development. Prerequisites: PSCI 101, 102 and 3 credits of PSCI at the 200 level (211 or 212 recommended). Three credits.