POSC 2200 - Introduction to Comparative Government

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Description:

Examination of basic concepts of comparative politics such as political power, types of political systems and political development. Analysis of similarities and differences in the components of political systems: political culture, participation, leadership, interest groups, political parties, legislatures, executives, judiciaries and bureaucracy. Case studies of several major political systems, which may include Great Britain, France, Russia, Japan, China, India and Kenya. POSC 2250 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS 4 Cr. Introduction to the fundamental concepts and salient issues of international politics: bases and instruments of national power, diplomacy, weapons and war, Cold War and post-Cold War rivalries; European integration; the balance of power, the U.N., the North-South conflict, the politics of global economic relations and environmental security.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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