Critical Thinking and Analysis
Students will articulate, compare, and evaluate the specific ways in which different jurisprudential approaches understand and appreciate the rule of law.
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Students will understand key historical and contemporary approaches to the philosophy of law.
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 and Professional Writing
Students will analyze, evaluate, and respond critically to Letwin’s assessment of a particular philosopher in an oral presentation and in a term paper.
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Integrity in Daily Life and Civic Activities
Students will work effectively in groups to help colleagues prepare their individual term papers, providing and receiving peer review at each stage and sharing research efforts.
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.
Effective and Professional Writing
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Effective Oral Communication
Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high quality oral presentation.
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
