POLI 9H - Honors Political Economy

Institution:

Foothill College

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Overview of political economy emphasizing the interplay between Economics and politics in the formulation of public policy. Policy issues of current significance emphasized. As an honors course, it is a full thematic seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on extensive writing, reading, and research assignments, student lectures, group discussions and interactions. Distinguishing features include: heightened focus on and evaluation of global objectives and components of developed and developing nations, increased depth of analysis and breadth of examination, higher level of student critical thinking. Expanded learning outcomes and fuller description of these focused elements. Prerequisite: Honors Institute participant. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ECON 9, 9H or POLI 9; Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESL 26 recommended. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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