Introduction to Comparative Politics

Nigerian Cultural Centre and Millenium Tower / Studio Nicoletti Associati


Course Description Comparative Politics is a field of Political Science that includes the study of politics in other countries as well as cross-national comparisons of political institutions, policies, and behavior. This is an introductory Comparative Politics course and has no prerequisites. We will examine issues of democracy and political development globally by focusing on three distinctive and important countries: The United Kingdom (Great Britain), Russia, and Nigeria. The readings and lectures will in large part focus on these countries and examine their societies and political history, the behavior of citizens and groups, the impact of political institutions, and public policy challenges. Instructor Office Hours Zoom Link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/92174278689