GOVT 6483

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GOVT 6483
Authoritarianism and Democracy

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The course will focus on the following issues.  The first is defining democracy, dictatorship, and regimes that straddle the two (hybrids). The second is analyzing transitions to democracy, democratic breakdown and democratic consolidation. The third issue of interest is transitions to authoritarian politics and the resilience of, including challenges to, authoritarian regimes. Finally, we will also look at the relationship between regime type and other issues, such as economic performance, ethnic conflict and war. The geographical focus of the course will be broad, including the former communist world, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.


Program Requirements (GOVT-CP)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023FA, 2022FA, 2020FA, 2019SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: GOVT 4000

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10240 GOVT 6483   SEM 105

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Riedl, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10241 GOVT 6483   IND 605

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Riedl, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies