2017-2018 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Apr 26, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

POLSC 334 - Government and Politics in South Asia


Credits: 4
An introduction to the politics of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, three South Asian countries that collectively account for roughly 22 percent of the world’s population. The first part of our study constitutes a brief survey of the political history of each country. The second part explores the following topics and invites comparison among different countries: Caste, Class, Language and Ethnicity; Democratization, Parties, and Elections; Civil-Military Relations; Religion in Politics; Movements and Insurrections; and Gender.

Prerequisite: POLSC 120 .

Distribution Requirements: IP, SB.