The study of comparative politics is based upon the premise that we can better understand domestic political dynamics and political phenomena in general, by comparing political conditions across and within (subnational units) countries. Specifically, comparative politics investigates the following types of questions: In what ways do groups and individuals participate in politics? Why have some countries developed stable democratic political systems, while others remain authoritarian or experience frequent changes in government? What relationship does a country's political organization have with its economic performance, social stability and relations with other countries? In exploring these questions, we will compare both developed and developing countries in terms of political institutions (constitutions, executives, legislatures, courts and political parties), political behavior (voting and collective action), political culture and political economy. (CP)
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
Intersession
2030
58%2030 Fall: 58% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2018. Department course count falling about 2% per year.
62%2030 Spring: 62% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2018.
7%2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018.
8%2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029
67%2029 Fall: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2017.
67%2029 Spring: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2017.
6%2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017.
7%2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028
71%2028 Fall: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2016.
71%2028 Spring: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2016.
5%2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016.
7%2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027
74%2027 Fall: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2015. Section count rising about 1% per year over 4 terms.
74%2027 Spring: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2015. Section count rising about 1% per year over 4 terms.
5%2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015.
6%2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026
11 section
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2025
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2024
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2023
22 sections
22 sections
Not offered
Not offered
2022
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2021
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2020
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2019
11 section
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2018
11 section
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2017
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2016
11 section
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
ForecastUnder 15%15–39%40–69%70–89%90%+Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sectionsNot offeredNo data for term
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Meeting times
Most recent first
Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PMJefferson Academic Center JF1332026201920182015