Course Description
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Course Name
Mediterranean Politics
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Host University
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
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Location
Barcelona, Spain
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Area of Study
European Studies, International Studies, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Contact Hours
45 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
INTRODUCTION:
This course explores issues of development, the state, and democracy within the Mediterranean region with a special attention to Southern Europe, North Africa, and Turkey (from a comparative perspective). In this exploration we will pay attention to issues of Modernity and its significance and connection to development, the state, and democracy. The religion-politics duality is of essence throughout the semester. A cultural component (films, related to Mediterranean political issues) will be part of this course.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluent in English
CONTENTS:
• Mediterranean political issues
• Modernity
• Religion & politics
• Politics of development
• Conceptualizing development, democracy, the state, globalization