FA 2022 | POLSCI 140 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

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POLSCI 140 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

Fall 2022, Section 001

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Political Science (POLSCI)

Department: LSA Political Science

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

Advisory Prerequisites:

Primarily for first- and second-year students.

Other Course Info:

F, W.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Primary Instructor:

Gallagher,Mary E

Description

This course is an introduction to the social scientific study of comparative politics. The course is motivated by questions that are relevant to the understanding of politics today. These questions include: why are some countries democratic and others authoritarian? What are the explanations for rapid growth and development in some parts of the world but not others? How do racial, ethnic, and class divisions emerge and persist in different societies? How do different types of political institutions affect outcomes such as inequality, political participation, and regime stability? How have different political systems responded to the strains of globalization and increased economic integration? This course examines these questions through a broad comparative lens that covers many countries and regions in the world, rather than focusing on specific country cases.

Course Requirements:

Students are evaluated via a diverse set of assignments, including readings, in-person simulations, country analysis, research reports, and critical thinking essays. The course uses a gamified structure.

Schedule

POLSCI 140 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

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001 (LEC)

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In Person

Class No:

11643

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

8:30AM - 10:00AM

1420 CCCB

Note: STUDENTS ARE AUTO-ENROLLED IN LECTURE WHEN THEY ELECT A DISCUSSION.

Section:

002 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

11644

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

3:00PM - 4:00PM

7603 HH

Section:

003 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

11645

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

4:00PM - 5:00PM

3314 MH

Section:

004 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

11646

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

5:00PM - 6:00PM

3448 MH

Section:

006 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

11648

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

4:00PM - 5:00PM

2347 MH

Section:

008 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

11650

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

9:00AM - 10:00AM

1866 EH

Section:

010 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

24299

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

9:00AM - 10:00AM

1507 NUB

Section:

011 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

24300

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:00AM

B684 SSWB

Section:

012 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

24605

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

3088 EH

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013 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

24606

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

12:00PM - 1:00PM

210 WH

Section:

014 (DIS)

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In Person

Class No:

27633

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

5521 HH

Section:

015 (DIS)

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Class No:

27634

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

6:00PM - 7:00PM

2469 MH

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