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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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POLI 479 001 (CRN: 16114)
AUTHORITARIANISM GOES GLOBAL
Long Title: AUTHORITARIANISM GOES GLOBAL
Department: Political Science
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:30PM W (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: POLI 395
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 2 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 7:59PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: This course examines the international dimensions of authoritarian politics, exploring how authoritarianism increasingly operates beyond national borders. It introduces core features of authoritarian rule and analyzes how regimes and their opponents engage with international institutions, foreign governments, and transnational actors in contemporary world politics.