COMPARATIVE POLITICS

概要

This course introduces students to the concepts and theoretical foundations of comparative politics, which is the observation and analysis of political phenomena at the global level. This survey course will explore the fundamental questions and ideas that constitute this particular field of politics. It balances the study of comparative politics through both conceptual, theoretical and empirical cases.

目標

Following successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated an ability to: - differentiate the characteristics of state and regime types, political economic systems and among others, institutions of political cultures through both conceptual and comparative means; - engage with differing opinions of others in a rational and respectable manner using a common vocabulary for explaining political concepts and phenomena; - exhibit independent and critical thinking skills in applying concepts beyond the cases discussed in the class materials; - synthesise independent ideas with those from academic resources into formal, academic English writing.

授業外の学習

According to the Standards of Establishment of Universities set by MEXT, 45 hours of learning are required to obtain one credit. For this 2-credit course, students are expected to: 1) Complete 23 hours of class time; 2) Allocate at least 3 hours per week for required readings; 3) Allocate at least 3 hours per week for class preparation, revision and assignment completion.

所要時間: 190