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 166-017 West European Politics

Note

Formerly available as 166-212/312. Students who have completed 166-212/312 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Philomena Murray

Prerequisites

Usually 25 points of first year politics, or first year European studies, see Prerequisites.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to the study of the politics and society of selected west European countries. The subject provides an understanding of the political culture, political institutions, parties and special features of Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy. It examines the complex case of Northern Ireland and the prospects for peace. Students should complete the subject with a grasp of issues such as the changing nation state in the European Union context and issues of conflict and debate in each of these countries. The subject concludes with a brief overview of critical developments in European politics.

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