POSC 3330 National Political Issues

An examination of major contemporary national political issues, with an emphasis on developing understanding and analytical critical thinking skills for active citizenship. This course includes a focus on current debates over national problems and policy disputes.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Think critically and analytically about the forces and factors that shape the behavior of national political issues and other important aspects in American politics.
2. Promote critical thought and reflection about political parties and ideologies in the American political system, as well as the role of state politics in the federal system.
3. Interpret varying points of view as to the functions of American institutions and politics.
4. Understand the issues that impact American politics
5. The ability to use the offered theories to analyze and critically assess national issues that will be covered in class.
6. Expanded critical analysis skills through the readings and lectures, in-class discussions, and writing assignments.