2023 Fall
XPOLSCI 2 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Jonathon P Whooley
Class #:30406
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
UC Berkeley Extension
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 48
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 48
Waitlist Max: 8
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 7 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
MON, DECEMBER 11TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Internet/Online
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Course Catalog Description
This course aims to furnish students with the tools needed to study politics and society in comparative perspective, by introducing concepts and methods of comparative analysis and examining core assumptions about human nature that underpin social scientists’ thinking. We will investigate the variety of political regimes under which people live around the world, and consider the factors that influence which type of political regime prevails in particular national settings.
Class Description
FPF Thread: Citizenship.
Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- Enrollment in this course is restricted to first semester students participating in the Fall Program for First Semester (FPF). Non-FPF students are not permitted to enroll in this course.
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for XPOLSCI 2 after completing POL SCI 2. A deficient grade in XPOLSCI 2 may be removed by taking POL SCI 2.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets International Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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