Introduction to Comparative Politics - PLS 140 at Blue Ridge Community College


         
 
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PLS 140 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Teach concepts and methods of comparative politics. Includes empirical analyses of domestic governmental, political, and societal institutions and norms of countries around the world. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

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Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
74413 PLS 140-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 25.
This course is delivered through our Shared Services Distance Learning by Northern Virginia Community College. If you have any questions, please contact Ginger McDaniel at mcdanielg@brcc.edu

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