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Course Info for POLS - 353 - 01, Fall 2024
Class number: 3330 Title: Authoritarianism Department: Political Science
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: Yes Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 19 Current enrollment: 15 Available seats: 4
Start date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 End date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM, LIB - 181 Instructor(s): Matsuzaki, Reo
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements
Note: Reserved Seats: 7 sophomores, 7 juniors, 5 seniors.
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.