POSC 431 - Populism

Credit(s): 3

POPULISM
Component: Lecture
In this seminar, we will aim to gain a sharper understanding of the current wave of populism, its causes, its significance and its implications. This course has two distinct, but intertwined strands: a theoretical/conceptual and an empirical component. Theoretically and conceptually, we survey debates about what ‘populism’ means and how it should be understood. Empirically, we will survey debates about the causes of populism, white working class mobilization, Brexit, and we will read about the Philippine president and strongman Roderigo Duterte and Hungary’s strongman Viktor Orbán, and other cases from Europe and across the world.

Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Creative Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally