This college-level political science course includes topics such as: introduction to comparative politics; sovereignty, authority, and power; political institutions; citizens, society, and the State; political and economic change; and public policy. Case studies in the governments of Great Britain, China, Iran, Mexico, Russia, and Nigeria provide context for exploring the topics of the course. Analytical writing will be required, both in essays developed within the framework of the class and in papers developed as a result of research assignments. Students are expected to take the accompanying AP Exam, which may qualify them for advanced standing in college and/or college credit.
Prerequisites
U.S. and Virginia History, AP U.S. History, or concurrent enrollment