PLTC123
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Politics
BC
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