Introducing Comparative Politics Using Three Theoretical Lenses
Published: Jan 3, 2025
Contributor: Ivy Hamerly
License: CC BY NC SA 4.0 license – Allows revisions and additions but forbids commercial use.
This set of resources helps introduce students to the three theoretical traditions scholars deploy to understand and analyze comparative politics. The materials include PowerPoint presentations, a short video, suggested readings, and an active learning assignment. By the end of the semester, students who engage with these materials should be able to independently frame any comparative politics puzzle using all three theoretical traditions.
- Three Theoretical Lens Presentation Slides Link opens in a new tab.
- Introducing Comparative Politics Using Three Theoretical Lens Link opens in a new tab.
- Classroom Handout - Three Theoretical Lens Link opens in a new tab.
- Student Assignment - Application of the theoretical traditions to Legislative Brawls Link opens in a new tab.
- Teaching Comparative Politics Resource Collection - Course Content Link opens in a new tab.