CREDITS 2 (LV) 3 (ECTS) - 32 Contact Hours
The aim of this course is to introduce students with the core theories, concepts and approaches to comparative politics. The course covers four main themes: (i) comparative methodology and key concepts; (ii) political regimes; (iii) the behavioural school in comparative politics; (iv) the new institutionalism school in comparative politics. The core textbook is: Rod Hague & Martin Harrop (2019), Comparative Government & Politics. 11th edition. This, and the other texts listed in the lecture plan are available in the course compendium. In writing the research paper, students should follow the paper guidelines that will be available in the course profile. The lectures will be given by Daunis Auers and the seminars will be given by Justīne Elferte.
- Teacher: Daunis Auers
- Teacher: Justīne Lība Elferte