PLSC 211 - Introduction to Comparative Government [GEGA]
Develops conceptual tools for comparative analysis of diverse political systems, examining selected nation-states to identify and explain similarities and differences in regime types and patterns of politics. Also examines the interaction of global forces (such as colonialism, the Cold War, and global markets) with domestic social and political change.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer
From the Fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of ethnic and religious nationalisms to the new challenges of a global marketplace, the world’s politics are in transition. As people and events around the world become more interconnected, it is increasingly vital to understand the dramatic political changes going into the 21st century in order to gain global awareness and perspectives on the diverse world in which we live. This course offers an introduction to the study of politics and political issues in countries around the world, with a particular focus on cases selected to reflect the diversity of societies and political systems. In comparing specific national responses to common problems, we will be learning not only about how governments work and how people change their form of government, but also about methods of comparative analysis (i.e., how to gain perspective through comparison)’ and about how the global context shapes and interacts with diverse peoples and governments. The course materials are organized thematically’ countries of diverse economic, social and cultural types will be compared regarding a variety of topics (such as democracy, authoritarianism, capitalism, socialism, nationalism, development, and globalization).
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Updates Format change 10/2012
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