POLI 311
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State and Local Government and Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Relation of state and national governments, forms of state governments and politics, types of municipal governments and their operation.
When Taught
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Recommended
Poli 110 or Poli 210.
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will discuss religion and politics in the context of the course.
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American Politics
Learning Outcome
Students will understand how state and local politics compare to national politics
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Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Students will understand how do political institutions and policies vary from state to state and if it matters.
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Participation in Political Processes
Learning Outcome
Students will observe local government in action during this course.
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American Politics
Learning Outcome
Students will understand why state and local governments matter
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American politics, theory, and thought
Learning Outcome
Students will understand which states govern best and if states produce better (or worse) governance than Washington
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
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Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
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Participation in Political Processes
Learning Outcome
Participate effectively in political processes by having an appropriate knowledge of international and national politics and political thought.
