PLS 131 - Comparative Government and Politics

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Introduction to theories of comparative politics and to data used in comparing political systems. Major attention is given to the systems of Great Britain, France, Germany and Japan. Focuses on political culture and political crises; political parties, including communist, anarchist and fascist; and contemporary political institutions and policymaking.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically assess a country’s political development.
Analyze the interplay between modernity and tradition in different countries.
Utilize global perspectives to examine the international impact on institutions and policy decisions.
Identify, analyze, and evaluate social, economic, and political policies, ideologies, and institutions in specific countries.