POL 222

This course will further explore the field of comparative politics from the perspective of a select world region. The region will change according to the interest/expertise of the instructor and/or important political events of the time. By taking this course, students will deepen their understanding of diverse political systems, traditions and transformations as well as hone their critical analysis of political developments and debates around the world. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course will further explore the field of comparative politics from the perspective of a select world region. The region will change according to the interest/expertise of the instructor and/or important political events of the time. By taking this course, students will deepen their understanding of diverse political systems, traditions and transformations as well as hone their critical analysis of political developments and debates around the world.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>POL 100 and/or POL 102 are recommended as prerequisites.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> The world region covered in this course is the Asia Pacific. The course will cover the politics of: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, the Koreas, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and the Philippines.<br/><strong>