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General Education

The following is fulfilled by this course:

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice, Social Sciences, World History and Global Awareness, Other World Civilizations (GER)

SUNY Transfer Paths

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Additional Information
Status: Active
SUNY ID: 121671
Full Title: Government and Politics in the Modern World
Level: Lower Division (UG)
CIP: 4510 Political Science and Government

POL 101
Govt & Politics Modern World

3 credits

This course compares and contrasts the major forms of government found in the contemporary world: democratic, authoritarian, and totalitarian. Illustrations and examples will be drawn from both Western and non-Western countries. A basic theme of the course will be the comparative advantages of democratic forms of government over the various alternatives found around the globe today.
SUNY GE-SDES, SSBS, SWHI; SUNY GEN ED-GSBS, GOWC; NCC GEN ED-SBS, GLNW
Offered: Summer