POLS 1010 - Politics, Power, and the State

Institution:

Weber State University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course is an introduction to the study of political science. It presents an overview of the discipline, including the basic theories, concepts, approaches, and enduring questions of political science. The course introduces students to the primary subfields of political science, American, Comparative, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration and Public Law. The focus is on the substance of politics, power, and the state. This includes the roles played by states, mass publics, organizations, institutions, and individuals and the output of their interactions on public policy and international relations, providing students with a foundation of knowledge and the analytical skills necessary to understand modern politics in a global and historical context.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.weber.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 626-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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