ATS2314 · Monash University
Comparative politics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
Comparative politics involves the study and comparison of political systems, institutions, processes, and behaviours. In this unit you will be introduced to some of the key concepts, theories, and analytical approaches central to the study of comparative politics. You will examine some of the political, social, and economic institutions that affect citizens’ lives, along with their behaviours across a range of contexts. You will develop analytical tools to evaluate how historical, cultural, economic, and social factors shape political outcomes worldwide.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Online quiz | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Research proposal | Written | 5% |
| In-Class Participation Activity | Exercise | 10% |
| Essay | Written | 40% |
| Multimedia journal | Artefact | 35% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |