GOVT 20.09 Populism and Democracy in Europe

This course aims to familiarize you with post-WWII European politics and is divided into two sections: European political systems, and the European Union.

 The first section analyzes the political institutions of European countries through a comparative approach. We will focus on political parties, identity politics, electoral systems, and systems of government. The second section analyzes the history and institutions of the European Union, and discusses important issues and challenges, including enlargement, the eurocrisis, and Brexit. Throughout the course, we will explore the impact of populism on politics in Europe, and what this means for the quality of democracy both within countries and the EU.

Instructor

Aha

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC

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