POLI2404 · Political Science
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course explores the emergence of Populist political movements around the globe and the increased challenge to democracy more generally. While the late 20th century was characterized by the triumph of democracy over alternative forms of government, democracy is facing both new and old challenges around the world. The course investigates the nature of these challenges, what are they, who leads them, and most critically why are they emerging now? Together we will seek to answer these questions so that we can better understand what is happening around the world with politics right now.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.8 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.5 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.4 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.7 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 section