POLI 2 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

3
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Political Science C1000 AND eligibility for English C1000 or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

In this course students will analyze political systems of different countries in a comparative context. Emphasis will be placed on studying the differences and similarities of governmental systems found in developed democratic nation-states. Developing countries, regional systems, and new democracies will also be analyzed to illustrate the complex nature of creating and maintaining a functioning nation-state system.