Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0159
Organization's ID:
Political Science 103
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
44 hours and 20 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to describe and analyze comparative political theories, the democratization process and several types of government legislatures, electoral systems, political parties, and economic policies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • identify the attributes of nation-states, their origins, and the forms of governance that interface with nation-states
  • analyze approaches to distinguish characteristics of certain states
  • research and analyze the differences between political systems and institutional structures in a variety of states
  • assess a myriad of political, economic and government systems, as well as the variables that influence the framework underlying these systems
  • compare and contrast political culture and socialization that exists in other states, as well as assessing the agency of interest groups, political parties and popular opinion in the development of public policy
  • apply the nexus of national, regional and international power infrastructure and its relationship to regional or global institutions and organizations
  • analyze the characteristics of legal and cultural traditions across several countries, as well as the political institutions that produce and enforce legislation

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Comparative Politics History of Comparative Politics The Nation State in Comparative Politics Modern Theories in Comparative Politics The Process of Democratization Comparing Political Culture & Socialization Comparing Systems of Governance Comparing Types of Legislatures Comparing Types of Executives Branches Comparing Electoral Systems Comparing Political Party Systems Comparing Economic Policies Comparing Legal Systems Regional & International Organizations in Politics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Proctored Final Exam

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials