PRINC OF POLITICAL SCI (SSI 118)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Rufus J. Faulk
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM (1/21/2026 - 5/15/2026) Location: MAIN 3 512

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.