POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science

Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 0
Other Hours
0
Total Hours
55
Distributions & Designations
Equity, Diversity, and Power,
Social Science
EDP, SS- Students in this introductory political science course will explore and analyze political philosophies, political ideologies, the historical development of political thought, and examine the reasons people choose an ideology over others. They will learn to articulate key attributes of democracy, authoritarianism, and the major 'isms' (liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism) and will analyze how well each ideology has dealt with social, economic, and political problems.

Prerequisites

Placement into ENGL 95 or above.