Sessional Lecturer - POL219H5S - Introduction to Comparative Politics: Processes and Identities

Comparative politics compares the ways people and institutions interact, in different countries and regions of the world (including both developing and developed), to produce what we call politics. This course focuses on political processes and identities. Topics include: the ideas and interests shaping political behaviour; the causes of and dynamics of political mobilization, social mobilization, and revolution; the relationship between identity categories such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class and political processes.

Class schedule: Monday, 9 AM - 11 AM (in person)
Dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Estimated course enrolment: 150

Estimated TA support: TA support will be determined by final enrollment numbers. 

Course description: Comparative politics compares the ways people and institutions interact, in different countries and regions of the world (including both developing and d...