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    Mar 28, 2024  
American University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
American University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GOVT-337 Authoritarianism in the Modern Era (3)


This course introduces students to modern authoritarian types, from fascism to bureaucratic authoritarianism, to hybrid regimes that incorporate elements of democracy and autocracy. The course begins by examining theories of authoritarianism and then considers the myriad examples of states which did or still do hold to these systems of rule. Usually offered every spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: GOVT-130 . Restriction: minimum 2.5. GPA.