POSC 1503 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

    Recent Professors
    Wesley Nishiyama
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to Comparative Politics compares the interest, identity, and institutions of the people of (at least six) different nation states. This analysis will consider regime types, political institutions, electoral systems, immigration, democratic development, political violence, political economy, and globalization. This course will meet one of the Political Core requirements for the Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:40pm–3:55pm