POL 125 - Comparative Government and Politics

Grade of A- or better in ENG 060, or grade of C+ or better in ENG 061, or equivalent ACCUPLACER score, or equivalent COMPASS score, or equivalent ACT score. 
Standard Credit Type
3 credit(s)

Examine the government and politics of such countries as Great Britain, Mexico, Germany, and Russia. Each nation is viewed in terms of its political culture, party system, executive, legislative, and legal organization.



Course Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the importance of specific historical events in the context of the political and economic development of the countries studied.

2. Demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing your knowledge and beliefs about the institutions and forces shaping the political systems of several countries.

3. Define and apply key concepts in comparative politics, including but not limited to nation-states, political regimes, political identity, gender and politics, and political violence.