This course is an introduction to the study of political science and comparative politics. This course introduces students to comparative politics and the study of domestic political institutions, processes and citizen/governmental interactions across national boundaries. Important themes, in the course include, the vibrancy of democracy, political parties, elections, civic duty, political institutions, electoral institutions, civil unrest, revolutions, power, and the interactive concepts of ethnicity, religion and socio-economic status. Several different nations will be studied, including Germany, France, England, Japan, Israel, Egypt, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Russia, Poland, and Norway. This course is very ideal for students who are interested in foreign politics, institutions, cultures and are curious about studying abroad. 3 Credits