In case you have mislaid it, the course syllabus is available online. The course has three textbooks which are available at the Co-op Store, and a coursepack which is available at ProPacket. Comparative Politics is edited by Christian S e, and is a compilation of articles about politics in different countries and comparative politics in general. There is also a coursepack for PS285. It contains all of the PowerPoint slides for the course in miniature versions, with room for notes.
Most students find it essential to follow the course content.
The PS285 Home page has a number of major pages, and the buttons at the top of each page allow you to easily navigate from one part to the next. Clicking on the banner at the top of each page takes you back to this homepage. PS285 requires you to conduct research on domestic politics in foreign countries using the resources of the World Wide Web. This page will link you to a variety of sites that will get you started. A calendar of the course, with the assignments, due dates, descriptions and suggestions for each.