Transitions to Democracy in Southern Europe and Latin America
GOVT 286
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
LAST 286 |
This course will investigate the so-called "third-wave" of transitions to democracy, as it played itself out in Southern Europe and in a variety of Latin American countries. The course begins with an examination of a general theoretical framework for transitions to democracy, with a special focus on the roles of non-democratic structures and legacies, of the military, and social movements. The course continues by investigating several cases of transition, including Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Nicaragua. It will assess and compare the motivations behind the different institutional choices in each country and their consequences for the consolidation of democracy. Finally, the course concludes with a discussion of the role the United States plays in influencing the course of Latin American political developments. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will have to write one in-class mid term and one in-class final exam. In addition they will be asked to write two writing assignments regarding issues discussed in class and approved by the professor. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance and participation. |
| Instructor(s): Sala,Gemma Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 9 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: X |
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