The courses below were offered in summer 2025. They are listed here to indicate what is typically available during Summer Term. Please check back on December 15, when the full summer 2026 course schedule will be available.
Political Science
College of Arts & Sciences
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Introduction to Comparative Politics
CAS PO 151
Undergraduate core course. 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. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 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. 4 cr.
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12:30 pmEstelle BrunMeets w/CAS IR 251 -
Introduction to International Relations
CAS PO 171
Undergraduate core course. Explores major issues in international relations, including conflict, cooperation, and governance. Addresses dominant international relations theories and their application. Investigates state system, international law and organization, transnational actors, state behavior, and globalization. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 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. 4 cr.
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pmDavid HackettMeets w/CAS IR 271Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pmMarwa Ben KhalifaMeets w/CAS IR 271