SSC 218 Introduction to Political Science (SS)

This course is an introduction to the historical, legal, and psychological methods of understanding politics. Questions as fundamental as why people behave as they do in the political process are examined. The course also compares different political ideologies, forms of government, and the role of the individual and the state. A comparison of different governing institutions and processes between the United States and other countries is made. The course concludes with a section on the motivations, constraints, and instruments of international politics. Laws, policies, and local and international politics have a substantial impact on students’ private and professional activities. Understanding these systems and processes can give learners a competitive advantage in any field.  

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Compare the major political ideologies.
3. Outline major theories and impacts of political economy.
4. Compare and contrast forms of political institutions and systems of governance.
5. Describe forms of political action and the motivators for such action.