Spring 2010

GOV 324L • Governments and Politics of Western Europe

Course Description

This class is an overview of the politics of Western Europe. Focusing upon the larger national states, this class will survey the social, political, and economic factors from the past that have shaped the current events in the region. While acknowledging the European Union, this course will primarily address the national states that comprise this Union.

Grading Policy

THIS IS TENTATIVE: Midterm- 30% Term Paper- 35% Final Exam- 35%

Texts

Gallagher, Laver, and Mair, Representative Government in Modern Europe, 4th edition

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