SW 243-PO - Introduction to Comparative Politics

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
Comparative politics, the study of all aspects of politics within country borders, is incredibly useful for making sense of the present. Newscasts, newspapers, and political blogs remind us that we need the theories, insights, and tools this subfield of political science provides. This course will introduce you to comparative approaches and methods, deepen your knowledge of politics across the globe; provide theoretical and conceptual tools to analyze politics; and improve your communication skills. (U) Occasionally