Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPOL 411

Political Processes and Institutions in Comparative Perspective

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO37: apply various comparative methods of study to understand the interplay of political institutions, behaviors, and functions in diverse comparative settings

CO38: demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of electoral systems, including their definitions, procedures, and types, by comparing and contrasting various systems

CO39: analyze debates surrounding federalism, including historical debates over territorial division of power, with a critical appraisal of its impact on state-society relations, governance, and political stability.

CO40: apply advanced theoretical frameworks to analyze the complex interplay between nation-building, state-building, and identity politics in diverse political contexts,

CO41: evaluate the impact of political processes on democratization, state-building, and governance structures, demonstrating a high level of critical analysis and theoretical synthesis.

CO42: contribute effectively in Course specific interaction

Approach in

teaching:

Interactive Hours, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

Learning activities

for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective

questions, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects.

Online Quiz