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PLTC123

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Subject code

PLTC

Course Number

123

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

L. Puck

Course Long Title

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Description

Comparative politics is a broad field of study that compares issues and institutions across countries or analyzes political institutions and processes within one country. This course introduces the comparative method to interrogate four main questions: Why do countries adopt certain institutions and how do they impact politics and society? Why are some countries more democratic than others? Why are certain countries wealthier than others?

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements

(PLTC: Institutional Politics), (PLTC: Security,Conflict,Coop)

Offering Frequency

Normally offered every semester