POSC 460 - Contemporary Issues in Comparative Politics

Description:
Focus on a specific contemporary issue in the field of comparative politics, with an emphasis on in-depth analysis and utilization of available research tools. Subject matter will vary with the instructor and with the changing nature of world politics. May be repeated by sub-topic two times, for a maximum of 10 credits.

Credits: (3-5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify, describe, and explain concepts and theories relevant to contemporary comparative politics (politics, government, political economy, policy, etc. across more than one polity or national political system)
Analyze, discuss and assess contemporary issues in subfield and controversies surrounding politics and policy of such issues experts in the field as well as political practitioners
Develop and ask appropriate question(s) and prepare appropriate research design methodologies such as qualitative or quantitative comparative case study approaches to specific topic or controversy in course subject matter and/or current event(s)
Utilize, illustrate and apply political science models and research tools to come to an appropriate conclusion as well as relate political science literature to “real world” political and policy issues of the day

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/20/2014

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