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Introduction to Comparative Politics

CAS IR 251

  • Critical Thinking
  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • Social Inquiry I

Undergraduate core course. Meets with CAS PO 151. Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary politics in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Introduces the comparative method in political science and competing theories of political development and political change. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Longman LAW AUD TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm Mts w/CAS PO151 A1

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Longman BRB 122 F 9:05 am-9:55 am Mts w/CAS PO151 B1

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 Longman CAS 208 F 10:10 am-11:00 am Mts w/CAS PO151 C1

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
D1 Longman CAS 218 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm Mts w/CAS PO151 D1

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
E1 Longman KCB 102 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm Mts w/CAS PO151 E1

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
F1 Longman CAS 208 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm Mts w/CAS PO151 F1

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
G1 Longman PSY B45 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm Mts w/CAS PO151 G1

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