POLS 1200 - Non-Western Political Cultures

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Students acquire an introductory understanding of the context of non-Western politics, the political processes and institutions of specific non-Western countries, the cultures and social systems of these countries, and select national and transnational problems facing the non-Western world. Students utilize a comparative framework based on an analysis and discussion of the theories, histories, institutions, and policies of the selected countries. Additional material includes comparative references to the political cultures and systems of other non-Western examples. (3 hrs lec)