Introduction to Political Science

Catalog description

This course provides a general introduction to politics and governance by introducing students to the central theories and terminology of political science. One of the primary goals of this course is to deepen the student’s understanding of political life as both a thinker and a citizen. This course focuses on four of the major subfields within the discipline including political philosophy, comparative institutions, international relations and American politics. While studying each subfield, students are asked to consider current political events. Students recognize the importance of academic terms and concepts once they are observed against the backdrop of “real world” political events.