Politics-Comparative Government and Politics

A readings course on women’s lives in various non-Western traditional cultures.

A political history of the evolution of Russia from the early 19th century through the present and an analysis of contemporary Russian politics and foreign policy. Attention is also given to the contemporary politics of countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union.

A comparative political analysis of ideologies, systems, institutions, politics, and current affairs of selected Western and non-Western nations.

An introduction to Islamic politics and to the comparative and developmental issues of the Arab world and the larger Middle East. The approach will be historical as well as contemporary.

An independent study course based on the PBS Ken Burns Vietnam War video series augmented with readings and papers.

Preparation and participation in either Model Arab League or Model NATO

Preparation and participation in either Model Arab League or Model NATO.