Part I : Approaches and theories -- Comparative politics -- Major approaches -- Systems analysis -- Political system -- Structural-functional analysis -- Input-output analysis -- Political communication -- Political simulation -- Political development -- Political modernisation -- Political socialisation -- Political culture -- Political ideology -- Constitutionalism -- Federalism -- Part II : Institutions and structures -- Party politics -- Party system -- Pressure group politics -- Pressure groups -- Techniques pf pressure politics -- Typology of states -- Rule-making department -- Representation -- Rule-application department -- Rule-adjudication department -- Separation of powers -- Political elites -- Oligarchy -- Bureaucracy -- Military rule

1. Comparative government