POL 114 The Politics of Democratization and Social Policy

This course will introduce students to theories of democratization and the politics of economic development.  The course will apply theories in democratization and comparative political development to social policy with an emphasis on gender issues. Comparative research methodology and policy analysis is integrated into the course as a part of discussion on the epistemology of methodological choices and outcomes. GS-IIIF or GS-IIIG, GS-VI.