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Saylor University

POLSC221: Introduction to Comparative Politics

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Introductory college-level course in comparative politics for students new to political science. It covers the social science foundations of comparative inquiry, the origins and features of the nation-state, democratic states and democratization, political structures and institutions, political behavior, and the comparison of ideologies, policies, and decision-making, closing with comparative case studies. Includes a study guide and a final exam leading to a certificate.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Unit 1: Social Science and Comparative Politics
  • Unit 2: The Nation-State
  • Unit 3: Democratic States and Democratization
  • Unit 4: Comparing Political Structures and Institutions
  • Unit 5: Political Behavior
  • Unit 6: Comparing Ideology, Policy, and Decision-Making
  • Unit 7: Comparative Case Studies
  • Study Guide
  • Course Feedback Survey
  • Certificate Final Exam
  • Saylor Direct Credit

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