Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
This is a core course for Ph.D. students in the subfield of Comparative Politics in the Political Science Department. In this course, we explore the important literature and theoretical debates that have been central to research in contemporary comparative politics.
能力項目說明
This seminar is reading and discussion intensive. We critically examine the important literature and theoretical debates in comparative politics. All students are expected to have covered the required readings for each session. The recommended readings listed complement the required readings and the expectation is that, together, the required and recommended readings will provide a foundation for students preparing for field examinations. (A complete reading list will be provided in the first day of class).
| 教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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週次 Week |
課程主題 Topic |
課程內容與指定閱讀 Content and Reading Assignment |
教學活動與作業 Teaching Activities and Homework |
學習投入時間Student workload expectation |
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課堂講授In-class Hours |
課程前後 Outside- of-class Hours |
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1 |
Introduction |
(see the course attachments) |
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3 |
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2 |
Comparative Politics: Field and Method |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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3 |
Institutionalism |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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4 |
Political Modernization |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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5 |
National Day Holiday |
NO CLASS |
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6 |
Political Culture |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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7 |
Developmental State |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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8 |
Midterm Review |
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Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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9 |
Democratization |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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10 |
Authoritarianism/ Hybrid Regimes |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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11 |
Nationalism |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion; |
3 |
5 |
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12 |
Social Movements |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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13 |
Revolution |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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14 |
Welfare State |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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15 |
Gender Politics |
(see the course attachments) |
Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
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16 |
Final Review |
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Seminar Discussion |
3 |
5 |
All students are required to write two essay responses to a question that is given to students one week in advance of the due date. The essays are to be no more than 10 pages of double-spaced text. No outside sources or references are required. The instructor is interested in your own ideas, thoughts and reactions. No late papers will be accepted without a physician’s note. Papers will be worth 50% of the final grade (25% each).
Essay Responses 50%
Class Participation 50%
See the course attachments.