South Asian Politics
GOVT 272
Spring 2017
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When India gained independence from British Rule in 1947, democracy was not expected to last in the heterogenous and poor sub-continent. Yet, democracy has thrived in India for almost 70 years and, more recently, other South Asian countries have democratized. What explains this unexpected trend? Is there a connection between colonial legacies and South Asian democratization successes (and failures)? After an overview of caste, religion and language in the region, this course explores South Asian politics by examining the historical and institutional development of democracy in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. In particular, we will examine how the politics of accommodation and good institutional design have affected the persistence of democracy on the sub-continent; we will also consider relevant policy implications. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Neil DeVotta (2015), AN INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH ASIAN POLITICS, Routledge, ISBN-10: 0415822793; Katherine Boo (2012), BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS; LIFE, DEATH AND HOPE IN A MUMBAI UNDERCITY, Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2014 Reprint, ISBN 081297932X.
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Examinations and Assignments:
One mid-term exam and one final exam; four short (1-2 page) papers. |
| Instructor(s): Ostermann,Susan Lynn Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SCIE339; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 9 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 0 |
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