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

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
63495 PLS 140-001N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63497 PLS 140-002N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
67285 PLS 140-01XA 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2024-08-26 Alexandria P
This is a Hyflex 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.
HyFlex Course
67286 PLS 140-02XA 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This is a Hyflex 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.
HyFlex Course
59158 PLS 140-040L 3
 M W   
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-no cost textbooks
Thirteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
61525 PLS 140-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL 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. 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 26.
61526 PLS 140-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-08-26 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 26.
61528 PLS 140-E80N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-10-23 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 23.
61530 PLS 140-E81W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-10-23 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 23.
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33006 PLS 140-001N 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
37184 PLS 140-040L 3
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
2025-02-04 Loudoun P
OER-no cost textbooks
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
37309 PLS 140-040M 3
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
2025-02-04 Manassas Trailside Building P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
42420 PLS 140-040N 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
36249 PLS 140-4XYA 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
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.
OER-no cost textbooks
36250 PLS 140-5XYA 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
2025-02-04 Alexandria P
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
43146 PLS 140-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL 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. 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 21.
43147 PLS 140-E80M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-03-25 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 25.
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