POLI7803

Field Seminar in Comparative Politics

This is a graduate-level seminar designed to introduce students to the theoretical fundamentals of comparative politics (CP). The readings focus on the foundational theories and debates within the field that scholars respond to, challenge, and build upon in making their own contributions. This course covers part of a large cannon in CP and prioritizes depth of understanding of a few theoretical approaches to each of the key questions in the subfield.

Course overview

Department
Political Science
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.71 / 5

Based on 7 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Lauren Honig · Mcguinn Hall 226A Tu 02:00PM-04:30PM · Offered