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Pol 1015 Introduction to Political Science Course Outline

POL 1015 is an introductory course in political science that covers fundamental principles, historical thinkers, and contemporary political analysis. The course aims to deepen students' understanding of political concepts, governance, and international relations, preparing them for advanced studies and careers in the field. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with essential analytical skills and knowledge of various political science subfields.

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Pol 1015 Introduction to Political Science Course Outline

POL 1015 is an introductory course in political science that covers fundamental principles, historical thinkers, and contemporary political analysis. The course aims to deepen students' understanding of political concepts, governance, and international relations, preparing them for advanced studies and careers in the field. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with essential analytical skills and knowledge of various political science subfields.

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POL 1015: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE, Background [As an introductory course, POL 1015 focuses on the basic principles of political science by combining historical study of the discipline’s greatest thinkers with analysis of comlemporary {ses Is a survey course, and as such it ean either be used by students who are looking to take Just one general overview course, oF for students who want fo go on to more advanced study any of the subfields that comprise the political science discipline, such as Zambian polities ‘comparative politics, international politics, or political theory. By the end of this course, you will bye fiumitior with the basis in these subfields and be capable of discussing them within the context of contemporary polities Rationale The rationale of the course is 10 expose students to questions that perennially drive the field of political science, including (among many others): "How do we define the changing nature of power?” "How do we differentiate between legitimate and illegitimate governance?” and “Why do states behave the way they do in the international system?” In so doing, the course surveys the different ways in which political scientists study the phenomena of politics and deepens the learners understanding of political life as both a thinker and a citizen. In this sense this course is Nature Scope of Politi! Science + Relationship with other Sovial Sciences = _ Doing Research in Political Sciewe 2 of Poitical Theory > Society, State and Nation * Government Presidential and Pararentiry ~ Politica! Power, Poiveal Authority a Legitimacy Citizenship, Liberty and Human Rights and Responsiitiles * Iustice and Equality > Law aod Onder 4 Fundamemats of Comparative Poles Meologs, Nationalism, Fthnivity and Retigion * Political Cuttare and Socialization "ections, Electoral ystems and Voter Behavior Political Paris, Civil Society and Interest Groupe = Consttutonatism and Democraxy ‘4 Fundamentals of international Rettions 7 _tntemational System and International Relations Actors in Intemational Relations > Foreign Poticy and Diplomacy Method of Teaching ese lecture hours per week ‘One-hour tutorial per week Assessment Continuous Assessment = so Two Tests = 30% One Essay = 2% Final Examination = som Required Readings Pan's Mal 2014 Poitical Science: An tntodueton: Global Udition (Oxford University Press, Oxford) ISBN 978-0-206.6750402 CREE E2012) Analyzing Poles: An lnwodaction wo Pottical Science: (Wadsworth): ISBN-13: 978-1-111-34277-7 | Herwood 4 (2004) Political Theory: Aa lordection: Third Viton Walgrrve Mactan, New York): ISBN 0-333-96175-% BS cet

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