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.
Offered
Spring, even years
Outcomes
- Students will gain an understanding of the historical evolution of the political systems and cultures of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
- Students will gain an understanding of the contemporary politics of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
- Students will gain an appreciation of the unique challenges faced by each of these modern democracies in their political development.
- Students will gain an appreciation of the common problems faced by each of these advanced democracies.
- 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.