POL 140 - Comparative Politics (formerly POL 130)

Instructors
Menkhaus, Rigger

Introduction to the comparative study of political institutions, selected public policy challenges, and political trends in selected countries and regions around the world. Students are introduced to aspects of critical analysis and comparative methods as part of exploration of topics such as comparative electoral systems, executive-legislative relations, health care policies, gun control, immigration, taxation, and democratization.

Students entering 2012 and after: satisfies the Social-Scientific Thought distribution requirement.
Students entering before 2012: satisfies Social Science distribution requirement.
Counts toward International Studies Interdisciplinary Minor.

Prerequisites & Notes
Not open to juniors and seniors.