POL 141 - Comparative Global Politics

Instructors
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.

Satisfies the Social-Scientific Thought requirement.
Satisfies the Justice, Equality, and Community requirement.
Credit towards International Studies Interdisciplinary Minor.

Prerequisites & Notes
Not open to juniors until drop-add; not open to seniors except with permission of the instructor and only once the semester begins

Fall 2020-

In fall 2020, this course will be taught in a hybrid format, including in-person meetings. It will work best for students who are able to participate in synchronous meetings during the scheduled course time, although it is open to all students. Students taking the course in an asynchronous format will be required to meet regularly with the professor using an online tool.