Course Description
An examination of emergent and high-interest topics in politics, specific skills in political science, and novel approaches to the study of political phenomena.
Athena Title
Hot Topics Political Science
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to do the following: form, express, and judge political arguments; clearly explain the nuances of a political topic “beyond the headlines"; as relevant, demonstrate conversancy with a discrete skill or approach to the study of political phenomena.
Topical Outline
Defining features of the topic, problem, or controversy Historical dimensions of topic Introduction to relevant skill, methods, or mode of inquiry Application of skill, methods, or mode of inquiry Reflection on limitations of knowledge about the topic, skill, method, or mode of inquiry
Syllabus