The objective of this course is to present students with the basic principles and concepts in political science. We will explore and discuss a range of topics such as political ideologies, issues of state and nationhood, political regimes, political institutions and processes, as well as political culture and behavior. The course is organized into two sections. The first half of the semester we will engage in theoretical and conceptual discussions on key topics such as political ideologies, the state, nations and nationalism and different political regimes. In the second half of the semester we then examine the workings of politics by studying its institutions and actors. We will look at assemblies, constitutions, electoral systems, voting, party systems, and leadership through comparative analysis. Throughout the semester we will support our discussions with real life examples of political events occurring in the world. It is key to follow world news so that we can understand how politics works and compare different political systems.
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