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SL 369 Winter 2005-06
Professor TERRENCE CASEY
Office: A 205 Moench PHONE: 877-8281
Office Hours: MTRF 5th and 6th Hours or walk-in
E-Mail: Terrence.******@rose- RHIT Mailbox: #93
This course will introduce you to the history, culture, politics, and institutions of the major West
European democracies -- the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy. In addition, we will
examine the politics and institutions of the European Union.
READINGS: The main text for the course will be Mark Kesselman and Joel Krieger, et al.,
European Politics in Transition, Fifth Edition (with EU Constitution referendum
supplement). Other readings may be assigned as appropriate during the term. You are also
expected to keep abreast of European current events. The best English-language sources for
European news are the BBC (), The Economist (), The New York
Times (www. ) and Deutche Welle (.de). All are available on-line and are
free. You are expected to read one of these EVERY DAY e to class prepared to discuss
current events.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Your grade will be based on the following:
(A) Section Tests (55% total; 5% for parative Politics Test and 10% each for the
country and EU test). You will be given a test covering each section of the course. Tests will
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