John Marshall

A good seminar if you're interested in migration or voting behavior 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2025 Course: POLSUN3951_001_2025_1-COMPARATIVEPOLITICSSEMINAR : POLSUN3951_001_2025_1 - COMPARATIVE POLITICS SEMINAR Instructor: Chiara Superti

This course introduces students to seminal studies in comparative politics, so it is useful for those who have never studied the field before. Thanks to this course, those with some background knowledge will gain a deeper understanding of the major theories and concepts. Furthermore, this course makes students think more about their reactions to readings, theories, and arguments. While writing my response papers, I learned how to summarize the most significant points and organize my thoughts better.

This course teaches you both practical skills and a bunch of interesting perspectives on voting & information. It also prompts one to carry out their own project of their own interest. It's challenging but engaging and ultimately really rewarding. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2023 Course: POLSUN3951_002_2023_1-COMPARATIVEPOLITICSSEMINAR : POLSUN3951_002_2023_1 - COMPARATIVE POLITICS SEMINAR Instructor: Chiara Superti

Empirical methods, Collective action, political culture, Identity politics, Electoral participation, accountability. How to think a strands of studies together, think deeper for the different theories.

You have to have an interest in migrants and voting + non-voting behavior abroad. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2022 Course: POLSUN3951_001_2022_1-COMPARATIVEPOLITICSSEMINAR : POLSUN3951_001_2022_1 - COMPARATIVE POLITICS SEMINAR Instructor: Chiara Superti

For PhD students, this will help prepare you for comprehensive exam in Comparative Politics.

I learned much more about game theory and redistribution. I was also forced to become better at synthesizing my thoughts for class discussions and response papers.

I learned about both historical and recent literature on micro-level behaviors in comparative politics.

The course is rigorous and changes the way students engage with and consume research.

Essential for anybody majoring or minoring in Comparative Politics.