Effective Research and Analysis
Students will apply academic literature on Congress to current Congressional politics
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Students will obtain a general working knowledge of the U.S. Congress, and where possible other legislative bodies
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Effective Research and Analysis
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Students will be able to discuss the role and effectiveness of Congress in particular and representative democracy in general
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Students will gain new perspectives that will shape their future attempts to critically evaluate Congress and its members