This course is an introductory
survey course that straddles topics from both Comparative Politics
and International Relations. It will explore the politics of the
developing world with special emphasis on ethnic conflict, role of
religion in politics and culture, democratization and human rights.
It will also focus on themes such as globalization, international
political economy and movements for change.
POL 151 also fulfills the Social
Science 1B general education requirement.
