• Unit 7: Comparative Case Studies

    This last unit will introduce you to area studies as they are conducted in political science and international studies.  Please bear in mind that this unit is by no means exhaustive either geographically or topically.  Over the course of this unit, we will apply factor analysis and other comparative methods we learned in earlier units to practical examples from 4 different regions of the world  (Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East).   The classification for such area studies have developed out of the standard geopolitical organization of American political science.  For instance, Asian politics is often divided into East, South, Southeast, and Central Asia sub-fields.  Likewise, political scientists often divide Africa into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and sub-Saharan Africa.  This unit will also look at how political elites and policy makers hold distinct views on democratization and modernization and how those views impact political conflict in these regions.

    Completing this unit should take you approximately 16 hours.

    • 7.1: Africa

    • 7.2: Latin America

    • 7.3: Asia

    • 7.4: The Middle East and the Islamic World

    • Unit 7 Assessment

      • Unit 7 Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz

        Please take this assessment to check your understanding of the materials presented in this unit.

        Notes:

        • There is no minimum required score to pass this assessment, and your score on this assessment will not factor into your overall course grade.
        • This assessment is designed to prepare you for the Final Exam that will determine your course grade. Upon submission of your assessment you will be provided with the correct answers and/or other feedback meant to help in your understanding of the topics being assessed.
        • You may attempt this assessment as many times as needed, whenever you would like.
      • Unit 7 Short Answer Assessment Quiz

        Please take this assessment to check your understanding of the materials presented in this unit.

        Notes:

        • There is no minimum required score to pass this assessment, and your score on this assessment will not factor into your overall course grade.
        • This assessment is designed to prepare you for the Final Exam that will determine your course grade. Upon submission of your assessment you will be provided with the correct answers and/or other feedback meant to help in your understanding of the topics being assessed.
        • You may attempt this assessment as many times as needed, whenever you would like.