PSCI 3590 - Government and Politics of Western Europe and the European Union

Goals: To examine and analyze the political systems of Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, and other European states with reference to their social and economic contexts. To understand the development of the European Union and the desire for European integration.

Content: Post-World War II development of European political systems, state institutions, political culture, and policy processes; established parties and alternative social movements; relations with the United States and Eastern Europe; development of EU and implications of European integration.

Taught: Annually.

Prerequisite: PSCI 1430 is recommended.

Credits: 4

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