POL 100 - Writing, Research and Analysis for the Politics Major

Upper Division

Being able to do effective college research, analysis, and writing does not depend solely on skills we are born with-it also involves learned skills that are acquired through practice. This course will help students master these skills and related concepts in a ‘building blocks” system that moves from practicing basic skills and concepts to practicing complex skills and concepts. The class is taught in a small-group setting with lots of individual support, and it aims to foster the students’ transition from lower division to upper division research, writing and analysis. The course provides insights into all four areas of the politics major by examining such subjects as: the nature of political and legal justice, the legitimate basis of democratic government, gay marriage, conspiracy, terrorism, human rights, immigration, government corruption, and the effect of drugs, guns, and money on national and international politics.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Disciplines

Course credits: 1