POLS 230 - Comparative Politics

3 Credits
This course introduces students to comparative study of the domestic politics of nations throughout the world. Students explore the development of the modern state, the structures of political institutions in diverse nations, and the nature of political power. Students also examine the concepts of nationalism, nation-building, political change, and the political culture of various nations. Other topics for study include the nature of democracy, planned economies and market economies, the politics of the developing world, and international relations. Specific countries and their governments will be compared to provide students the means to evaluate different types of political systems.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109