Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to Comparative Politics

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

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

PLS 140 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

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
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. OER-no cost textbooks Thirteen Week
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.

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.
37184	PLS 140-040L	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2025-02-04	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. OER-no cost textbooks 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
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 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. HyFlex Course 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.

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