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COURSE INFO:
AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to the rich diversity of political life outside the United States. The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures; policies; and the political, economic, and social challenges among six selected countries: Great Britain, Mexico, Russia, Iran, China, and Nigeria. Additionally, students examine how different governments solve similar problems by comparing the effectiveness of approaches to many global issues. |
TEXTBOOK
An Introduction to Comparative Politics (AP® Edition), 6th Edition
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COURSE CONTENT:
Students compare and contrast political institutions and processes across six countries (Great Britain, Mexico, Russia, Iran, China, and Nigeria) and analyze and interpret data to derive generalizations. Topics include: • Introduction to Comparative Politics • Sovereignty, Authority,and Power • Political Institutions • Citizens,Society,and the State • Political and Economic Change • Public Policy We will also cover the European Union and general United States politics as they relate to the 6 core countries. |
GOALS OF THE COURSE:
Students successfully completing this course will: • Compare and contrast political concepts, themes, and generalizations; • Describe and explain typical patterns of political processes and behaviors and their consequences; • Compare and contrast political institutions and processes across countries and to derive generalizations; and • Analyze and interpret basic data relevant to comparative government and politics. |