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The European continent has seen stark divisions as well as unprecedented convergence since World War II. This course examines the political systems of Europe, as well as the ongoing trends of democratization and European integration through the European Union. We will explore differences between Western and Eastern Europe as well as the growing convergence between the two regions. Special attention will be paid to particular countries, but the organization of the course is primarily topical rather than country by country. Gen Ed Competency: Examine Power and Inequities