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POLI 150

Comparative Government and Politics

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Patterns of European, Asian, Latin American, and other political systems.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

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3

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3

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3

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Title

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.

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Participation in Political Processes

Learning Outcome

Participate effectively in political processes by having an appropriate knowledge of international and national politics and political thought.

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Familiarity with Political Science Subfields

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.

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Faith and Political Analysis

Learning Outcome

Reflect on the way that religion affects politics in their own lives and in the lives of others

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Effective Research and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Begin to develop skills of effective research, analysis and writing in social science

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Integrity in Daily and Civic Activities

Learning Outcome

Bring honesty and integrity to daily life, public affairs and professional activities and in their academic work

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Comparative Politics Familiarity

Learning Outcome

  Demonstrate a familiarity with the subfield of comparative politics

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Knowledge of Countries

Learning Outcome

  Possess a factual and conceptual knowledge of countries and political processes