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Course Catalog

Introduction to Comparative Politics

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the comparative insights and methodological tools needed to understand the importance of political culture, governmental structures and political behavior in a variety of political systems. This course also addresses the development of the state under different historical conditions and in different socioeconomic environments. Students are exposed to a variety of political issues including political legitimacy, political institutionalization, the politics of identity and political violence. Spring semester, alternate years.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0