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PSC 211 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

(3 units) CO6, CO11
Analysis of similarities and differences in the governing processes of different societies.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and apply knowledge of the basic tenants of the key concepts and methodological tools and topics in comparative politics.
2. use their understanding of the conceptual framework to interpret world events.
3. identify and discuss the role of institutions and the roles of key actors (leadership) in evaluating potential political outcomes; they will employ knowledge of the complex nature of comparative politics when evaluating the connections among local, national, and international institutions and actors.
4. critically interpret political outcomes as a result of problems in historical or contemporary global contexts through critical reading, interpretation and conclusion formulation.
5. identify the salient debates in comparative politics, utilize relevant concepts and approaches to systematize their analysis of domestic, as well as international political trends, and, thusly, examine a wide range of political outcomes including an inquiry to human problems.


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