Schedule
Mon-Wed, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM (9/2/2015 - 10/21/2015) Location: MAIN 3 425
Mon, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM (9/2/2015 - 12/21/2015) Location: MAIN 3 425
Wed, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM (9/2/2015 - 12/21/2015) Location: MAIN 3 450
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.