PLSC 492 - Theories of Comparative Politics

2020-2021 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An exploration of the theoretical approaches to understanding comparative politics. The course addresses the dimensions and requirements of good theory as well as emphasizing the comparative politics research methodologies. Theoretical issues explored will include classical theory, institutional, cultural, and rational choice approaches, social movements, political change (including democratization), the state, and civil society.

Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120, PLSC 140 and permission of instructor
Offered: Not on a Regular Basis
Class Restriction: Senior
Program Attribute: PCMP