Effective and Professional Writing
In this course, you will learn how to complete an article-length research project using appropriate methods of analysis and a professional standard of writing. In doing so, you will draw heavily from your learning in previous courses
Effective and Professional Writing
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
You will accomplish these first objectives by studying a specialized topic in political science together with your classmates, under the guidance of the professor.
Be spiritually strengthened
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis
Effective Oral Communication
Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high quality oral presentation.
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Thus, you will deepen your familiarity with the subfield of ______ and of political science more broadly.
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
Effective Oral Communication
You will also learn how to present your findings in a high-quality oral presentation, and how to give and receive appropriate feedback in a community of scholars.
Faith and Political Analysis
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis.
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
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
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.
