CDM 6225

The course studies the political phenomenon in different cultural contexts. More specifically, it focuses on the ways in which human societies in different historical times allocate the available resources and organize relations of power. Special emphasis is given to the era of modernity and how politically different versions of Western Civilization have evolved. This course follows an interdisciplinary approach and makes use of conceptual tools from the fields of History, Political Science, Social Anthropology and Sociology.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 

1. knows in depth the different aspects of the political phenomenon as it is determined historically and socially;
2. define the concepts civilization and culture and distinguish their differences;
3. explain the interaction of politics with religious beliefs and practices and the mentalities and values of different societies;
4. understand how different cultures are linked to specific political practices (involving either compromise or violent conflict).