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Introduction to Comparative Politics
MIT OpenCourseWare
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· Cambridge, USA
About this course
This undergraduate course examines why democracy emerges and survives in some countries rather than in others; how political institutions affect economic development; and how American politics compares to that of other countries. It reviews economic, cultural, and institutional explanations for political outcomes and includes case studies of politics in several countries. Assignments include several papers of varying lengths and extensive structured and unstructured class participation.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
critical reading
introductory political science
basic academic writing
Essay writing
basic political science concepts
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Academic Writing
comparative politics
democratization
political institutions analysis
political economy
american politics
case study research
class participation and discussion
academic writing in political science
comparative analysis
class discussion and participation