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POL306 — Comparative Federalism

Political Science · 300 Level · Second Semester

About this course

POL306 Comparative Federalism is a 300 Level course in the Political Science department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 14 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 7 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

An exploration of federal systems across the world, examining how different countries structure power, manage diversity, and adapt governance in evolving political and economic contexts.

This series offers an academic exploration of why countries choose federalism, examining the historical, socio-cultural, economic, and security-related motivations that shape political systems worldwide. Students will analyze the conditions and circumstances that drive nations to adopt federal arrangements — including the need to manage ethnic diversity, accommodate regional interests, ensure territorial integrity, and promote economic cooperation. Through comparative case studies, students gain a nuanced understanding of the varied forces that make federalism an attractive governance model across different political contexts.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: POL 306 - Global Perspectives on Federalism

  1. Understanding Federalism: A Global Overview 1 14 minutes 37 seconds
  2. Understanding Federalism: A Global Overview 2 9 minutes 19 seconds

Series 2: POL 306 Global Perspectives on Federalism

  1. Global Perspectives on Federalism 1 14 minutes 17 seconds
  2. Global Perspectives on Federalism 2 7 minutes 48 seconds

Series 3: POL 306 Series 2: Motivations for Adopting Federal Structures · Part 1

  1. The Forces That Shape Federal Nations 1 14 minutes 59 seconds
  2. The Forces That Shape Federal Nations 2 10 minutes 49 seconds

Series 4: POL 306 Series 2: Motivations for Adopting Federal Structures · Part 2

  1. The Forces That Shape Federal Nations 1 14 minutes 48 seconds
  2. The Forces That Shape Federal Nations 2 9 minutes 2 seconds

Series 5: POL 306 Series 3: Challenges Confronting Federal Systems

  1. Challenges Facing Federal Systems Worldwide 1 14 minutes 16 seconds
  2. Challenges Facing Federal Systems Worldwide 2 7 minutes 14 seconds

Series 6: Series 1: Foundations and Nature of Federalism

  1. Understanding the Foundations of Federalism 1 14 minutes 58 seconds
  2. Understanding the Foundations of Federalism 2 6 minutes 11 seconds

Series 7: Series 3: Challenges Confronting Federal Systems

  1. Challenges Facing Federal Systems Worldwide 1 12 minutes 39 seconds
  2. Challenges Facing Federal Systems Worldwide 2 7 minutes 13 seconds