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Comparative Politics
Course #: POLSCI 202
Description:
This course serves as an introductory course to comparative politics. Students will learn the core concepts and methods in comparative politics including the comparative methods, states and regimes, regime types and democratic transitions through studying both developing and developed countries such as China, India, Russia, Mexico, Germany and United Kingdom. The second part of the course focuses on political institutions. Students will learn the different forms of democracies and autocracies by examining the institutions and political processes. The course seeks to understand the mechanisms through which the political institutions and processes affect citizens, behaviors and political outcomes while comparing developing and developed countries. The third part of the course discusses political issues and policy outcomes including challenges to democracies, women and politics, social cleavages, and inequality and redistribution. Throughout the course, students will develop informed and coherent arguments on relevant topics through discussions, debates, simulation games, and research.
Pre Requisites:
Offered in:
2026 Fall
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 1577 | TuTh 9:30 - 10:45 am |
Jin,Shuai | University Hall Y02-2120 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
140
Enrolled:
23
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
121 - No Cost Library/Canvas Materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
International, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
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2026 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 2718 | TuTh 9:30 - 10:45 am |
Jimenez,Luis | HLL-3507 Media Auditorium | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
90
Enrolled:
90
Status:
Closed
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Note number 121:,This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
International, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
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