Intro to Political Science

Catalog description

Advisory: ENGL C1000 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 7. <br> <br> This course is an introduction to the study of politics designed to familiarize students with the basic systems, ideologies, subfields, concepts, and models of analysis used in the field of Political Science. Topics of discussion include the nature of Political Science, the origin and nature of the State, patterns and functions of government and constitutions, the nature of political ideologies, the relationship of Political Science to culture, economics, and international affairs, and the difficulties associated with using analytical approaches to interpret the behavior of various individuals, groups, and states. This course may be offered in a distance education format.