POLI 2302

Comp Poli II: Developing World

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This course proceeds on the assumption that it is fascinating to study diverse political systems and processes in their own right; but further, that through comparison and generalization, we can gain a better understanding of the characteristics of politics everywhere, including our own country.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Peter Arthur. Open the PDF

Grading

10%AttendanceThroughout the term
20%Essay proposalDue February 7
35%Term essay8 pages; due March 20
35%Final examClosed-book, 2 hours

Textbooks

  • Cases and Concepts in Comparative Politics, Patrick H. O'Neil, Karl J. Fields, and Don Share
  • Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction, Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, and John McCormick (optional, free)

Course rules

Course completion
Students must complete all course components to receive a final grade.
Final exam
The exam is closed-book and requires two essay answers from two sections covering term topics.

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