| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11:45am- | MWF | Tarbutton Hall 106 | Hubert Tworzecki. | HSC. | 4 | 13118 | TBA. |
This is an introductory course on the politics and governments of Eastern Europe. It assumes no prior knowledge of the region, but students are expected to have some background in political science (for example, POLS 110 or 120). The course is structured chronologically, with emphasis on the democratization processes initiated in 1989. Both domestic politics (institution-building, parties and ideologies, economic transformation) and trans-national issues (European integration, migration, security) will be discussed. The geographic focus will be mainly on East-Central Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary) and the Balkans (Bulgaria, Romania, Albania and former Yugoslavia).
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2007. Developments in Central and East European Politics. ISBN: 9780822339496.Duke University Press (4th Edition)
- 1993. Politics in Eastern Europe, 1945-1992. ISBN: 9780631147244.Brodart Company
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Research Paper | NA | 30% |
| Participation | NA | 20% |
| Final Examination | NA | 30% |
| Midterm Examination | NA | 20% |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.