Feb 13, 2025  
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PSC 154 A-Z - Special Topics in Comparative Politics

Semester Hours: 1-4


Periodically

An advanced course in the analysis of major problems in Comparative Politics.

Current Special Topics

PSC 154G: German Health Care Policy

This course is part of the German Welfare State and Health Care System, Bremen, Germany, and will take place during the January session. The purpose of this course and study abroad experience is to take a deep dive into healthcare policy and healthcare provisions in Germany, providing a different lens through which to view healthcare policy and how to provide care. The study abroad experience aims to give students a unique opportunity to meet with academics and healthcare professionals in the field and to explore cultural and historical sites to understand the intersection of health policy, society, and culture. Throughout the experience, we will examine the German healthcare system and facilitate comparisons and evaluations of the US system. Prerequisites: To enroll, students must be currently registered for PSC 132 or HPR 129.

PSC 154H - The Politics of Antisemitism and the Policies to Counter it in the US and EU

This course will examine various sources and expressions of antisemitism, with a particular focus on the rise of antisemitism in the 21st century. Jews have been falsely blamed for major global crises such as 9/11, the Great Recession of 2008, the migrant crisis and even covid. The deadly far right march in Charlottesville, the murderous synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attempted shooting at a synagogue in Colleyville, TX as well as the deadly shootings at a Jewish day school in Toulouse, France, at the Belgian Jewish Museum and at a kosher supermarket in Paris, not to mention the large number of antisemitic acts since October 7th 2023, are significant violent events in which antisemitism motivated the perpetrators. We will examine how antisemitism is politicized across the political spectrum both in Europe and the US and how it is used as a political tool to undermine democracy. We’ll also focus on policy initiatives both in the EU and US to address antisemitism including national strategies to address antisemitism and EU legislation to regulate online antisemitic content. This course is open to all students, and you do not need to be a political science student to take it. 

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. The course involves substantial reading, discussion and writing. Includes regular seminar sessions and individual conferences with instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly PSC 154: Seminar: Comparative Politics.)





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