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POLI 101 - Introduction to Political Science

(3,0) 3 Credits

General Education Course: Social Science

Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 111 English Composition I with ENGL 070 English Composition I Workshop , or higher.
As a general introduction to the study of politics and government, the course first considers the ideas of four major political philosophers and their contrasting views of the nature and purpose of government. Additional topics to be examined include the basic institutions of government, such as executives, legislatures and courts, followed by political culture, parties, electoral systems, participation, the role of various media nationalism and revolution.

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