Seminar in Comparative Politics: European Politics

3 units

This course is designed to provide Ph.D. students with a theoretical and substantive background in the study of Europe by political scientist. The course is organized around central research questions that pertain to politics in Europe, many of which are also relevant for the study of advanced industrial democracies. The course is NOT a descriptive survey of current political events and circumstances in particular nations of Europe. However, the readings will provide substantive context to the guiding theoretical and conceptual issues.