Description
The Progress Assignment is a short essay paper (5 pages in length) that addresses the following questions:What is the primary subject matter of comparative politics, and what are some of the fundamental problems of comparative research?Your answer should demonstrate (but not be limited to) a working knowledge of the methodological and research design issues and why they occur, as well as the different theoretical approaches in comparative politics and their defining assumptions and concepts.You are expected to draw on a wide selection of the assigned readings that we have covered thus far in the course, and to do additional independent research of scholarly sources as needed. Your essay should not just summarize readings and lessons, but show reflection on how the readings address important issues.Your paper should be 5 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font with standard one-inch margins. Insert page numbers on all graduate work.
