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

Spring 2025 ➜

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.
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
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
Hybrid Course
36250 PLS 140-5XYA 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
Hybrid Course
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.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
35072 PLS 140-070N 3
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2025-06-16 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.
OER-no cost textbooks
2nd 6 Week
35972 PLS 140-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL WW
1st ten-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. Starts May 19.
35973 PLS 140-E55W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-16 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 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61715 PLS 140-001N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
64068 PLS 140-040L 3
 M W   
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
61717 PLS 140-040N 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
67890 PLS 140-4XYA 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Alexandria HY
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.
Thirteen Week
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
67918 PLS 140-5XYA 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid 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.
Thirteen Week
HyFlex Course
64738 PLS 140-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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. Starts August 25.
64739 PLS 140-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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 fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 25.
64740 PLS 140-E80N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 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 fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
64741 PLS 140-E81W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 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 fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
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