POS-205: Comparative Political Systems

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the analytical concepts and tools used to comparatively study various political systems, cultures, and economies. This includes the descriptive and analytical examination of political systems generally classified as democratic, non-democratic, undergoing transition, and their respective cultures and economies. Particular attention is paid to formal political institutions and political processes, current leadership, the relationship between state and society, and the major public policies of the systems, cultures, and economies under review.

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POS-205 Sections for Fall 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

POS-205, Section 001

CRN #24400
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Joseph Scanlon

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 12, Room 205
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 12, Room 205
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm

POS-205, Section HC1

CRN #28344
HON-Comparative Political Sys
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

28

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0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureTBAAug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm