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Class number:
2736
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Title: Authoritarianism |
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Department: Political Science |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
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Current enrollment: 18 |
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Available seats: 1 |
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Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
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End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: T: 1:30PM-4:10PM, LIB - 181 |
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Instructor(s): Matsuzaki, Reo |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements |
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Note: 7 seats reserved for juniors, 7 seats for sophomores. |
Course Description:
This course explores the institutional foundations of authoritarian regimes, the strategies they employ to dominate society, and the dynamics of resistance against authoritarianism with a focus on Eurasia, broadly defined. To this end, the course will examine historic cases of powerful and all-encompassing authoritarian regimes in Germany and Russia, as well as recent manifestations of authoritarianism in the Middle East, Russia, and China. Readings will draw from an array of academic disciplines, including political science, history, philosophy, and sociology. |