POLS1100

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POLS1100 - US National Govt (3 cr)

Political ScienceSB - Coll of Soc & Behavioral Sci

General Learning Outcomes

General Education Program Learning Outcome

Respond Creatively

American Institutions (AI) - GE Course-Level Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the General Education American Institutions requirement, students will be able to:

Synthesize: Analyze, contextualize, and interpret primary and secondary source documents to understand the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States;
Sources and Evidence: Locate, evaluate, and use historically, politically, and economically relevant information and data to develop and enhance information literacy and research skills;
Communicate: Communicate effectively about the history, principles, form of government, multicultural populations, and economic system of the United States;
Examine: Engage diverse viewpoints that contribute to a constructive dialogue about the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States; and
Apply: Apply historical, political, and economic perspectives and methods as appropriate to address big questions or threshold concepts pertaining to the history, political system, and economic system of the United States.

Learning Outcomes

Be able to formulate an argument and express that argument clearly and cogently in writing;

Be able to identify, analyze, and assess information from a variety of sources and perspectives;

Be prepared for entry level positions in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors, or to undertake graduate study in an academic or professional program.

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental political ideas, institutions, policies, and behavior in the United States, other countries, and internationally;

Demonstrate an understanding of major concepts, theories, and approaches to research in the study of politics;

Possess the research and communication skills necessary to understand and participate in the world of politics;

Show a level of knowledge and critical thinking expected of a major;