The table below shows the schedule of the various activities of the course. The schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the responsibility of the student to be updated of the latest course schedule. All changes in the course schedule will be reflected as soon as possible.
| Module / Activity | Schedule |
| Module 00: Course Orientation | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 17/18 Aug |
| READING BREAK | 24/25 Aug |
| Module 01: Why are some states strong and other states weak? | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 30 Aug |
| Module 02: Where do democracies come from? Structural responses | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 07/08 Sept |
| Module 03: Where do democracies come from? Agency responses | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 14/15 Sept |
| Module 04: Where do democracies come from? Economic responses | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 21/22 Sept |
| RESEARCH BREAK | 28-29 Sept |
| Due: Response Paper | 30 Sept |
| First Oral Exam [Prelims] | 5-6 Oct |
| Module 05: Why do democracies break down? | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 12/13 Oct |
| Module 06: Why do autocracies persist? | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 19/20 Oct |
| READING BREAK | 26-27 Oct |
| Module 07: Why are some states wealthier than others? | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 09/10 Nov |
| Module 08: Why do people rebel? And how do revolutions succeed? | A. Reading session / Lecture session: Asynchronous B. Seminar session: 16/17 Nov |
| RESEARCH BREAK | 23-24 Nov |
| Due: Explainer Video | 03 Dec |
| Second Oral Exam [Finals] | 07-15 Dec |
Introduction to Comparative Politics 