POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science • 5 Cr.

Description

Explores the evolution of major political concepts from ancient Greece to the present. Topics include political life in the modern world and the ideas behind democratic and non-democratic forms.

Outcomes

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Critically analyze current political issues
• Articulate the rights and responsibilities of democratic citizenship
• Constructively engage in the political process
• Apply core political science concepts to the real world
• Differentiate the major sub-fields of political science
• Explain the significance of the scientific method in political science research

Offered

• Spring 2020
• Winter 2020 (current quarter)
• Fall 2019
• Summer 2019