Appropriate for First Year students.
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8:30am-9:45am | TuTh | White Hall 207 | Remington, Thomas F. | HSC. | 4 | 3230 | TBA. |
August 29, 2012- December 11, 2012
Catalog Description: Political systems of major nations in comparative perspective.
Semester Details: The comparative study of political systems is a fundamental branch of political science. In this course students learn the concepts and methods used in comparative politics, and will use them to study the political institutions and processes of six countries: Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, India, and Mexico. These cases are chosen to represent different types of political system: multi-party liberal democracies of the parliamentary and presidential types, developing countries, and transitional regimes.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2012. Comparative Politics Today. ISBN: 9780205109135.Pearson/Longman Publishers (10th Edition).
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | NA |
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