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POS 355 South Asian Politics & Culture
Full Curriculum Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 8/28/16 - 5/30/17
POS 355 South Asian Politics & Culture
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Anglo-American University
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Primary Subject Area: Political Science
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies, International Relations
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
Prerequisites: Intro to International Relations
DESCRIPTION
The class will analayze and overview the major issues in government and politics in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The course of study has been divided country-wise, in order to ensure continuity and clarity. For each country we will delve into the political culture and heritage, Government and Institutions, leaders and parties and finally policy issues and current perspectives, in order to understand best what characterizes South Asian Politics. Highlights of our discussions will include the success of India's democracy, dictatorship in Pakistan, monarchy and communism in Nepal, ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka and the ineffectiveness of Political rule in Bangladesh.
*New course code is effective as of Summer 2015. Old course code for this course was POL 344.
*New course code is effective as of Summer 2015. Old course code for this course was POL 344.