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Course: Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics

School Type:
High School
School Max Description:
Adv Plac Comp Gv/Pol
Content Area:
Social Studies
Description:
The Advanced Placement course in Comparative Government and Politics is designed to help students gain knowledge of the world’s diverse political structures and practices. The course encompasses the study of both specific countries and of general concepts used to interpret the key political relationships found in virtually all-national politics. Five countries form the core of the AP examination. Four of these nations are Great Britain, France, the former Soviet Union/Russia, and China. These nations are included because they are commonly covered in college comparative systems. For the fifth nation, the AP examination will permit candidates to choose from among India, Mexico, and Nigeria.
Course Code:
250600
Prerequisites:
Teacher approval; Strong reading, writing, and analytical thinking skills; Application and orientation session; U.S. History
Credits:
0.50
Elective; Weighted
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
No
NCAA Eligible:
No
Textbooks
Title:
TBA
Grading Factors:

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