Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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PSCI 0103

Intro to Comparative Politics

Introduction to Comparative Politics
This course offers an introduction to the comparative study of political systems and to the logic of comparative inquiry. How are different political systems created and organized? How and why do they change? Why are some democratic and others authoritarian? Why are some rich and others poor? Other topics covered in this course include nationalism and political ideologies, forms of representation, the relationship between state institutions and civil society, and globalization. The goal in this course is to use comparative methods to analyze questions of state institutions -- how they arise, change, and generate different economic, social, and political outcomes. 3 hrs. lect. disc. (Comparative Politics)/
Subject:
Political Science
Department:
Political Science
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
CMP SOC
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Fall 2024, Midd First Half of Term

Fall 2024

PSCI0103A-F24 Lecture (Verghese)
PSCI0103B-F24 Lecture (Chwalisz)
PSCI0103U-F24 Discussion (Chwalisz)
PSCI0103V-F24 Discussion (Chwalisz)
PSCI0103W-F24 Discussion (Chwalisz)
PSCI0103Y-F24 Discussion (Verghese)
PSCI0103Z-F24 Discussion (Verghese)