POLI 348
Government and Politics of Asia
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Comparative analysis of political developments of the major countries of Asia not covered in other country-specific classes.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Political Process, Theory and Thoughts
Learning Outcome
<p>The course first considers the historical background of government and politics in Asia by looking at pre-colonial systems of government, encounters with the West,Colonialism, and national liberation movements. We then proceed thematically and comparatively by topic: States and Regimes, Political Executives, Governments, Legislatures, Bureaucracies, Political Economy, Parties, Elections, Participation and Power, Ideologies, Identities, Modernization and Democracy, and Globalization and regionalism. Finally, we will cover the "diplomatic history" of a selection of countries.</p>
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
<p>Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy</p>
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
<p>Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.</p>
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
<p>Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.</p>
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
<p>Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.</p>
