Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21

POLS 2300 - Democracies and Dictatorships Around the World


Introduction to dynamics, structures, and comparison of contemporary political systems and processes.

Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 2SS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM Course: TMSBS Social & Behavioral Sciences, TAG Course: OSS013 Comparative Government
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Compare and contrast political systems and outcomes between and among select countries.
  • Define and explain basic concepts and key terms of comparative politics.
  • Identify and explain the major political, economic, and social features of select countries.
  • Use theories of comparative politics to analyze political outcomes in select countries..


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