PS 301 - Comparative Politics (3)

A Global Perspective on Governmental Forms–An introduction to the basics of comparative analysis of non-American political systems, the course provides an overview of alternative governmental approaches, from totalitarian and socialist regimes to constitutional and parliamentary democracies to authoritarian regimes and dictatorships. The course also includes case studies of numerous nations as they have operated under such regimes, including selected countries from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every other Fall