POLI 2150

Students are furnished with the tools and concepts of political analysis to examine the functioning of several political systems. Using comparative analysis, students gain an interdisciplinary and intercultural understanding of the variety of systems of governance in the world today. Students consider contemporary issues gripping the world including the impact of globalization. Students explore topics including poverty, corruption, human rights, democracy, conflict, religion, social movements, as well as sustainable development. Students also consider these topics in diverse country-specific case studies to apply and grow their awareness of politics in diverse contexts.