PSPL 208 - Comparative Politics

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Introduces students to the internal politics of states. This course starts with an examination of how comparative politics is studied and then moves to explore the state and its governance using theory and history. Significant in this exploration is the understanding of the development of the modern state, political institutions, political regime types (democratic versus non-democratic and centralized power versus federalized power), political violence and revolutions, the role of religion and ethnicity, and basic political economy and economic development. Finally, the course presents specific countries in the world. Prerequisite: PSPL 101 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSPL 101 or GP 201

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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