POLT 544 (01) - Of Dictators and Democrats

Of Dictators & Democrats

Durham Liberal Arts::Political Science
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 30 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
CRN:  56528
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Why are some countries democratic, while others are ruled by dictators? This course answers this question by examining leading theories of democratization, then testing these theories empirically through case studies of ancient Greece, the United States, Germany, Chile, and South Africa. The course concludes with an overview of contemporary political change in the Middle East, and the potential for popular protest to culminate into democratic practices.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes:  Writing Intensive Course
Instructors:  Mary Fran Malone

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 MW 9:40am - 11:00am HORT 304