POLS 325 Comparative European Governments

A comparative evaluation of the history, government, and politics of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Required for Political Science majors and minors. A research paper is optional.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring, even years

Outcomes

1. Students will gain an understanding of the historical evolution of the political systems and cultures of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
2. Students will gain an understanding of the contemporary politics of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
3. Students will gain an appreciation of the unique challenges faced by each of these modern democracies in their political development.
4. Students will gain an appreciation of the common problems faced by each of these advanced democracies.
5. If the research paper option is chosen, students will develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills through an in-depth exploration of an issue of contemporary European political concern.