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PRINC OF POLITICAL SCI (SSI 118)

Term: 2008-2009 Fall

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM (9/3/2008 - 12/19/2008) Location: MAIN 3 411

Description

PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite

This course surveys the theory and practice of politics and its organizational structure in society. Topics include the nature of political power and influence; the role of ideology; constitutions and other law as the basis for legitimate political authority; legislative, judicial, and executive functions of government; foreign policies and international politics; political parties and other interest groups; elections and other forms of political participation.