POLS 207 - Comparative Government

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is a comparative study of political communities. The course examines the development and spread of varied political ideologies (communism, fascism and liberalism) and their impact on crafting different approaches to governmental organization. A global approach to this topic will involve examining individual countries and regions from around the world.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Social Science
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Summarize the rise and history of political ideologies in the modern world.
Apply basic terms used in the comparative study of government.
Analyze problems within and between particular countries.
Identify emerging world political trends and conflicts.
Examine how government institutions reflect different approaches to governmental organization.
Analyze the formation and implementation of public policy in different political communities.
Investigate levels of political participation and support for political parties among citizens and groups.
Explain the importance of political parties in different political settings.
Contrast differences between key political ideologies.