Paths to the Modern World: The West in Comparative Perspective
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Course Description
How and why did Europe develop political institutions that encouraged economic growth and industrialization? And why have many other regions lagged in the creation of growth-promoting institutions? This course uses a comparative approach to understanding routes to the modern world - the historical experiences of Christian Europe, the Islamic world, and others. We will explore questions including: When do parliaments emerge? How do cities promote growth? What is the role of religion?
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Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
5
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Seminar
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Social Inquiry (SI)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
POLISCI446A
is a
completion requirement
for: