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Courses - Fall 2023
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GVPT409U
Seminar in International Relations and World Politics; Politics of Europe and the European Union
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200 or GVPT280. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.

This course will serve as an introduction to the politics of contemporary Europe, from the historical conditions that led to the formation of the European Union, through contemporary conflicts over immigration, integration, and emerging challenges to liberal democracy. We will draw on insights from both comparative politics and international relations to analyze the complex power dynamics that shape the politics of the region.