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POLS 131 - Comparative Government and Politics

3 Credit(s).

Introduces students in the systematic study of comparative government and politics as well as the primary concepts used by political scientists to study the development and outcomes of government and politics in variety of countries. By studying a variety of countries, students move beyond concepts to concrete examples and will address the following question: Why are some countries stable democracies and not others? Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s):  ENGL 052  or ESOL 052  and RDNG 052  or ESOL 054  ; or ACLT 052 


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