POLS 171 - Introduction to Political Futures KCC AA/ DS and KCC AS

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. Using science, fact and fiction, POLS 171 shows how past and present images of the future influence people's actions. Upon successful completion of POLS 171, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation and awareness of futuristic studies. Develop futuristic interdisciplinary 7 perspectives which may be applied to contemporary socio-economic and political problems and institutions. Demonstrate the ability to understand various cosmologies (a branch of philosophy dealing with the origins, processes, and structure of the universe) and epistemologies (a division of philosophy that investigates the nature and origins of knowledge) of the past and present as well as the future. Exercise the ability to critically analyze the material's empirical and theoretical concepts. The student should be able to formulate and express values and opinions orally and in writing. Formulate alternative perspectives of personal and career choices.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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