Introduction to Comparative Politics
Undergraduate core course. Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary politics in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Introduces the comparative method in political science and competing theories of political development and political change. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Critical Thinking.

With our open enrollment policy, you don’t have to apply for admission to BU in order to take summer courses. Simply register for the courses that interest you. Registration for summer 2023 opens on February 16, 2023 at 7 am. Keep in mind that some courses have prerequisites. It is students responsibility to make sure they have fulfilled the necessary prerequisites before starting a summer course.

Current Bu Students
Summer Term is comprised of two, six-week summer sessions. Students can take up to two courses (8–10 credits) during each summer session. Students wanting to take an overload of more than two courses in a session need permission from their BU school or college. The overload course cannot be added on the Student Link, but must be added using a Summer Add/Drop form.

High School Students
Summer Term offers five pre-college programs for those entering eighth through twelfth grade.