POL 226 - Comparative Politics

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course will introduce students to the processes of World politics. The origin of international governments will be examined in addition to current issues and challenges that have evolved from that structure. The origins of both national and international governments will be assessed with particular focus given to the role of the economy within nation states. Emphasis will be placed the role of international organizations aimed at mediating affairs between international actors. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Examine how political systems are shaped by historical forces, political cultures, the international environment, economic conditions, ideologies, and the decisions of leaders and public participants in politics; Compare institutions, electoral and voting processes, political systems, public policies, and political and economic development of different countries; Assess the ways that ethnic, religious, and other minorities are affected by global decision making and power relations; Apply scientific methodologies within the Political Science discipline, and construct typologies and assess political systems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

POL 120

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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