SOC 3310

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SOC 3310
Modern European Politics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

Introduction to politics and political systems in Western Europe.  Starts with a brief history of the consolidation of West European democracies before and after World War II. Discusses core theoretical concepts guiding the comparative analysis of political systems. The main part of the course consists of a discussion of the political cultures, parties, electoral systems, and current problems confronting the political systems of various countries focusing on Italy which is treated in depth. The course concludes with an analysis of the European Union (EU) as political system.

When Offered Summer.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2.  Combined with: GOVT 3323

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1161 SOC 3310   LEC 001

    • MTWRFS Turin, Italy
    • Jun 3 - Jun 21, 2019

    • Best, R

      von Wittelsbach, K

      Way, C

  • Taught in Turin, Italy. This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=1935

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