PO 4110 - Regional Politics

This course focuses research on specific regions of the world in order to further the development of a broader and deeper understanding of the specific issues which impact them, and how they relate to each other. The major regions of Europe, the Western Hemisphere, East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia form the basis for study and research. In each, students will discover the impact of economics, politics, religion and other factors on the region, as well as the role of outside unitary actors and international organizations on the region. Student research for the course will focus on one of the regions examined. (4 credits)