POLSC101: Introduction to Political Science
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POLSC101 offers an introductory course on political science, combining historical study with analysis of contemporary issues. Explore foundational concepts, participation, ideologies, the state, political institutions, and international politics. By the end, you’ll be equipped to discuss these topics within the context of contemporary politics. Study guides provided.
As an introductory course, POLSC101 will focus on the basic principles of political science by combining historical study of the discipline’s greatest thinkers with analysis of contemporary issues.
We will also identify and discuss the questions that perennially drive the field of political science, including (among many others): “How do we define the changing nature of power?”, “How do we differentiate between legitimate and illegitimate governance?”, “What are the differences between political institutions and political behavior?”, and “How do leaders define who gets to be heard and counted in a political community?”.
By the end of this course, you will be familiar with these issues and capable of discussing them within the context of contemporary politics.
Unit 1: Foundational Concepts of Politics
Unit 2: Participation and Public Opinion
Unit 3: Ideologies
Unit 4: The State
Unit 5: Political Institutions
Unit 6: International Politics
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