Comparative Political Systems: Global Government Analysis
Learn to analyze and compare different political systems worldwide. Explore democratic and authoritarian regimes, electoral systems, and party dynamics.
Learn to analyze and compare different political systems worldwide. Explore democratic and authoritarian regimes, electoral systems, and party dynamics.
This comprehensive course introduces students to the fundamentals of comparative politics and political systems analysis. Led by Professor Gianfranco Pasquino, the course examines various political regimes, from democracies to authoritarian systems, exploring their institutional structures and dynamics. Students learn about coalition theory, government formation processes, electoral systems, and parliamentary functions. The course covers key concepts in political analysis, democratic transitions, and regime quality assessment, providing a thorough understanding of how different political systems operate and evolve.
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What you'll learn
Understand the comparative method in political analysis
Analyze different types of political regimes and their characteristics
Evaluate electoral systems and their impact on political outcomes
Compare parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems
Understand party systems and coalition dynamics
Assess democratic and authoritarian regime characteristics
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10 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to comparative political analysis, focusing on understanding different political systems worldwide. The curriculum is structured around four key areas: comparative politics methodology, political regime analysis, party and electoral systems, and the study of democratic and authoritarian governments. Students learn to analyze institutional arrangements, evaluate government formation processes, and understand how different political systems function. The course emphasizes practical comparative analysis skills while exploring theoretical frameworks for understanding global political systems.
Introduction to comparative politics
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Political regimes
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Party Systems and Electoral Systems
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Autocracy and Democracy
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Political Science Expert and Italian Politics Scholar
Dr. Gianfranco Pasquino serves as Emeritus Professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna and the University of Naples Federico II. His academic credentials include an MA in International Relations from SAIS (1967) and a distinguished career as Professor of Political Science at the University of Bologna (1969-2012). Through his Coursera courses in political science, he helps students understand comparative political systems and Italian politics. His career combines academic excellence with practical political experience, serving as a member of the Italian Senate (1983-1992, 1994-1996) and as a parliamentary observer in Chile. His scholarly contributions include co-editing the Oxford Handbook of Italian Politics and authoring numerous influential works on political science. His achievements have earned him honorary degrees from universities in Argentina, membership in the prestigious Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, and the presidency of the Società Italiana di Scienza Politica. As an editorial writer and frequent contributor to academic journals and news outlets, he continues to shape public discourse on Italian and comparative politics.
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