Summer Timetable
POL486H1S L5101
Graduate Course Code: POL2205H1S L5101
Topics in International Politics I
Democracy and the International System
Themes
This seminar examines the influence of the international system on domestic reforms and democratization. Each week we will examine how external forces like war, major economic crises, regime diffusion and foreign aid shape the internal evolution of domestic regimes.
Texts
Coursepack
Format and Requirements
Format: Discussion. Requirements: Short responses, class participation, and a final paper.
Prerequisites
POL208H1 or POL208Y1 or POL209H5 or POLB80H3
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