POLS 2300 - Democracies and Dictatorships Around the World

Introduction to dynamics, structures, and comparison of contemporary political systems and processes.

Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Pillar: Social or Behavioral Sciences
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2SS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM course: TMSBS Social & Behavioral Sciences, TAG course: OSS013 Comparative Government
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:

Compare and contrast political systems and outcomes between and among select countries.
Define and explain basic concepts and key terms of comparative politics.
Identify and explain the major political, economic, and social features of select countries.
Use theories of comparative politics to analyze political outcomes in select countries..

Ohio University

Ohio University

POLS 2300 - Democracies and Dictatorships Around the World