Introduction to Comparative Politics - PLS 140 at Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2023 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
64257 PLS 140-001N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
64254 PLS 140-003N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Classes meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Fifteen Week
64075 PLS 140-040L 3
 M W   
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
68305 PLS 140-1XYA 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Alexandria P
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies when attending class in person. In a hybrid class, 50% or more of the time is synchronous instruction (in person or on Zoom). For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
68306 PLS 140-2XYA 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies when attending class in person. In a hybrid class, 50% or more of the time is synchronous instruction (in person or on Zoom). For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
65852 PLS 140-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
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. Students are required to complete a video project. Students can use any video recording device available, like a computer with a built-in webcam and microphone, or a smartphone or tablet with a camera. Starts August 21.
65854 PLS 140-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
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 fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Students are required to complete a video project. Students can use any video recording device available, like a computer with a built-in webcam and microphone, or a smartphone or tablet with a camera. Starts August 21.
65855 PLS 140-E80N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-10-18 Virtual and NOL WW
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 fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Students are required to complete a video project. Students can use any video recording device available, like a computer with a built-in webcam and microphone, or a smartphone or tablet with a camera. Starts October 18.
65856 PLS 140-E81W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-10-18 Virtual and NOL WW
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 fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Students are required to complete a video project. Students can use any video recording device available, like a computer with a built-in webcam and microphone, or a smartphone or tablet with a camera. Starts October 18.

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43791 PLS 140-001N 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
36214 PLS 140-040L 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
37457 PLS 140-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
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. Students are required to complete a video project. Students can use any video recording device available, like a computer with a built-in webcam and microphone, or a smartphone or tablet with a camera. Starts January 16.
37798 PLS 140-E80M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-03-19 Virtual and NOL WW
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 fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Students are required to complete a video project. Students can use any video recording device available, like a computer with a built-in webcam and microphone, or a smartphone or tablet with a camera. Starts March 19.
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