POL 121 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

Institution:

Oglethorpe University

Subject:

Description:

This course traces the evolution of major theories and methodologies of comparative politics from the 1960s to present, analyzing both their distinguishing characteristics and how these theories respond to the prominent political issues and intellectual debates of their times. Topics to be covered include: political behavior, political culture, revolutions, modernization, political economy, rational choice, institutions and the state with democratization serving as an overarching theme.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.oglethorpe.edu

Phone Number:

(404) 261-1441

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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