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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.  
Course Syllabus
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TEXTBOOK
An Introduction to Comparative Politics (AP® Edition), 6th Edition
  • Mark Kesselman Columbia University
  • Joel Krieger Wellesley College
  • William A. Joseph Wellesley College
  • ISBN-10: 1111834989
  • ISBN-13: 9781111834982
  • 528 Pages Hardcover 

Course Contract
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.