POSC 214 - Comparative Politics: East and Southeast Asia (CO)

This course introduces students to the politics of East and Southeast Asia. It compares and contrasts the diverse political and economic evolution of countries across the region by examining the historical development of state structures, regime types, and the development of institutions and organizations such as parties and civil society groups. The course focuses on the experiences of the East Asian “early developers” (Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan), the transition to democracy across the region, and considers the emergence of China as an economic and political power. (CO)

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Social Relations,Inst.& Agents
Liberal Arts CORE: None

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