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GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science

Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

TSIA2 complete in ELAR

Offered

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Outcomes

  1. Define and apply political terms and concepts.
  2. Define political science and identify the subfields.
  3. Compare and contrast different political systems and institutions.
  4. Apply the methods used to study politics.
  5. Critically interpret and analyze contemporary political issues and problems.