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POLISCI 120

Introduction to Comparative Politics

4 credits

Introduction to Comparative Politics covering the comparative analysis of political institutions, processes, and outcomes at the national level.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course features weekly readings that some find long and dry, but exams are considered easy if students study lecture materials. Workload includes mandatory attendance, weekly quizzes, and occasional extra credit opportunities.

Steven Brooke Gildfred Asiamah+2 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

POLISCI 182

Introduction to Comparative Politics (honors)

3–4 credits

An honors introduction to comparative politics focusing on national-level institutional analysis and systematic comparison.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course is heavy on readings and features difficult assignments that require significant effort throughout the semester.

Yoshiko Herrera Marika Olijar

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Spring 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample

POLISCI 400

Topics in Political Science

1–4 credits

POLISCI 400 is an umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, including summer forums and intensive sessions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical coursework was manageable with attendance, featuring optional reading not tested on exams.

Michelle Schwarze

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

POLISCI 401

Selected Topics in Political Science

3–4 credits

POLISCI 401 explores current issues in Political Science as a topics course.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Erica Simmons, Jessica Weeks, Katherine Cramer: Workload varies by instructor; Erica Simmons offered minimal homework and study guides, while Jessica Weeks required extensive writing for the final. Katherine Cramer’s readings were accessible despite seeming daunting.