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Sabine Lang
POL S 447
Seattle Campus
Selected comparative political problems, political institutions, processes, and issues in comparative perspective. Strongly recommended: POL S 204.
Class description
Germany from 1945 to 2005: Political Transformation and Social Change This course will explore developments in German politics and society from the Post War era to the present day grand coalition. In order to understand today's 'German predicament' in controversial arenas such as welfare reform, immigration and economic restructuring, we will follow historical trajectories in East and West Germany up to unification and its aftermath. Analyzing the basic governance institutions and modes such as parliamentarism, federalism, and neo-corporatism, we will ask how state and society interact in a number of policy fields and assess the state of Germany under its second post-war grand coalition.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
General Method of Instruction. Lecture and discussions
Recommended preparation
Follow German news over the summer
Class assignments and grading
Assignments Weekly readings, response papers, small research assignments, final paper, due last day of class.
