This is an advanced placement political science course designed to introduce students to the study of domestic politics around the world. Students will begin to think about topics of power, peace, regime types, ideology, political economy, and governance. While you are not expected to come in with specific prior knowledge, you will be expected to consume news and media outside of the classroom that will give you a general awareness of the world and help us generate a healthy class discussion.

- Expand your knowledge so you will feel confident discussing a variety of political topics.
- Become aware of and stay up to date with important political issues around the world.
- Improve research/writing skills. Write thoughtful and compelling papers on political topics.
- Increase your interest in politics and government. Discover what issues matter most to you.
- Become prepared to take and pass the AP Comparative Government and Politics exam.

Lectures, readings, presentations, projects, exams, and group work.

Make sure you keep up with the readings and participate in class discussions! Lectures and discussions will assume students have completed the assigned work, so it's important that you come to class prepared. Be sure to volunteer your ideas and don't be afraid to disagree with one another. I look forward to learning all about comparative government and politics with you this year!