Introduction to Comparative Politics

Catalog Search > Humanities & Social Sciences > POLI.1120

Course No: POLI.1120; Last Offered: Spring 2025;

Course Description

What is democracy? What factors explain the demise of some authoritarian regimes? How can we explain the persistent underdevelopment of certain countries? What factors explain why civil war emerges in some weak states but not in others? These are the kinds of questions that Comparative Politics seeks to answer and this class will introduce central topics and theories in comparative politics. It will also analyze variations in similarities across regions of the world using in-depth analysis and systematic comparison across and within countries. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA).

Prerequisites & Notes

  • Prerequisites:
  • Special Notes: BS/SSD
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3

Questions About This Course?

Contact the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or Continuing_Education@uml.edu

Use the Back button in your browser to go back to search results.