Fall/Winter Timetable

JPA453H1F L0101

Graduate Course Code: JPA2353H1F L0101

Authoritarianism in Comparative Perspective

Themes

This course examines the politics of authoritarianism in theory and practice. It covers major theories in authoritarian politics, ranging from the selectorate theory, authoritarian institutions, impact of institutions on political outcome, ways of measuring authoritarian state power, democracy and development, to social movement and state repression in authoritarian regimes. We will draw on cases from around the world, with some emphasis on Asian authoritarian states.

Format and Requirements

Students should be prepared to do assigned readings before seminar and actively engage in class discussion, which is a significant component of course assessment.