Effective and Professional Writing
Develop writing skills through various activities such as regular, short writing assignments in response to readings or topics we cover in class, as well as undertaking a significant research paper that includes the extension of a theory and some form of empirical testing applied to political economy topics.
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.
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Understand the relationship (factual/theoretical) between political/economic outcomes and political/economic structures/institutions.
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
You will also be exposed to how international forces affect domestic political economy and how normative considerations shape policy outcomes of interest in this class.
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Critical Thinking and Analysis
All of the above items also contribute to the development of this skill.
Effective and Professional Writing
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
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
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
