This course introduces the concepts, definitions, theories and scholarly approaches used to study comparative politics with reference to selected case studies in different regions of the world. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Social Inequality requirement. (Not offered 2025-26).

Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: S

1 unit — Fenner, Lindau, Ma

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 3	Introduction to Comparative Politics	Juan Lindau	Palmer Hall 25A	25 / 0	07/05/2025
Fall 2024	Block 4	Introduction to Comparative Politics	Joe Derdzinski	Armstrong Hall 259A	25 / 9	07/05/2025
Spring 2025	Block 5	Introduction to Comparative Politics	Sofia Fenner	Palmer Hall 25A	25 / -1	07/05/2025
Spring 2025	Block 8	Introduction to Comparative Politics	Shiqi Ma	Palmer Hall 13	25 / 8	07/05/2025
Fall 2025	Block 2	Introduction to Comparative	Shiqi Ma	TBA	25 / 25	07/05/2025
Fall 2025	Block 3	Introduction to Comparative	Juan Lindau	TBA	25 / 15	07/05/2025
Spring 2026	Block 5	Introduction to Comparative	Sofia Fenner	TBA	25 / 25	07/05/2025
Spring 2026	Block 7	Introduction to Comparative	Shiqi Ma	TBA	25 / 25	07/05/2025