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PRINC OF POLITICAL SCI (SSI 118)

Term: 2011-2012 Spring

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (1/18/2012 - 5/10/2012) Location: MAIN 3 531

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.