Introduction to Politics

Catalog description

Introduction to Politics: [TCCN GOVT 2305] An overview of the concepts, principles, and practices of politics as background for the study of American and Texas political institutions. The course may employ an international, comparative, or theoretical focus. Students will engage in critical analysis as they explore themes including electoral systems; party systems; social movements; globalization; political economies; colonization, and imperialism; migration and citizenship; gender/class/labor and racial/ethnic relations; international organizations, conflict; political theory, and contemporary issues. Prerequisite Freshman standing