University of Rochester Political Science Department

IR/PSC 351 Western European Politics

Political Science Field: Comparative Politics

International Relations Track: Governance of Nations (C)

Typically offered every 2-3 years

Bonnie M. Meguid
Fall 2004

Course Syllabus

This is a graduate-level seminar on the domestic institutions and political processes defining Western Europe since 1945. Several countries, including Britain, France and Germany, will be examined in the context of comparative themes. These topics include political parties, interest groups, and changing patterns of interest articulation and representation; the politics of federalism and regionalism; governmental and electoral types; concepts of race, ethnicity and citizenship; and the Europeanization of domestic politics.

For the official course schedule, including restrictions, classrooms, and current enrollments, check the Registrar's official schedules. More current syllabi and course information might be available for students on my.rochester.edu.