College Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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POLS 108. Comparative Politics: East Asia
This course examines the politics of China, Japan, the two Koreas, Vietnam and Taiwan. It compares pathways to development, the role of authoritarianism and democracy in the development process, the conditions that promote or impede transitions to democracy, and the impact of regional and global forces on domestic politics and regime legitimacy. It also explores the ideas and cultural patterns that influence society and politics, and the role of social change and protest in regime transformation.
Eligible for ASIA or PPOL credit.
2 credits.
Not offered 2014-2015.
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