About POLS 1700 B
An examination of questions such as why some countries are democratic and others authoritarian, and why some countries are poor and others wealthier, through the study and comparison of political institutions and patterns of interaction across countries. Credit not awarded for both POLS 1700 and POLS 1017.
Notes
Open to Degree and PACE students;
Section Description
The goal of this course is to help students look at politics from a comparative perspective. On the one hand, we will obtain a better grasp of major differences between political systems, building our conceptual vocabulary and research skills so that we can more effectively discuss and describe politics in different countries. On the other hand, we will learn and apply techniques and theories that can be used to account for differences among countries. Questions we will explore include: Why does authoritarianism persist in the Middle East? Why has democracy failed in Russia? Why have some countries achieved peace and development while others have not? In answering these, you will not only learn about important issues, but also improve your ability to make informed evaluations about politics outside the United States.
Section Expectation
Show up, do the reading, complete homework and writing assignments, and complete all in class assessments.
Evaluation
In-class Exams 60 % Homework/Writing Assigs 30 % Final Essay 10 %
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