Introduction to Comparative Politics (250-0-20)

Instructors

Andrew L Roberts
Scott, #205
Office Hours: http://www.polisci.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/advising.html

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G15: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to comparative politics, the study of domestic politics in countries around the world. It will focus on the problem of creating stable and prosperous democracies. The first half of the course will explore issues in political development: state-building, democratization, ethnic conflict, economic policy, and civic life. The second half will turn to the nature of political institutions: executive-legislative relations, electoral systems, and federalism. Students will learn both to understand the variety of political systems around the world and to analyze current political events.

Learning Objectives

Understand important theories in comparative politics; understand how domestic politics functions in countries around the world; and understand the basic principles of critically thinking about politics

Teaching Method

Lecture and discussion section

Evaluation Method

Short exercises; midterm; final exam; participation

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Locy Hall 106: Wed 5:00PM - 5:50PM

DIS - Locy Hall 109: Wed 5:00PM - 5:50PM

DIS - University Hall 218: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - University Hall 312: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM