POLI 450
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Research Project in Comparative Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Advanced research skills and advanced writing for students in their junior year.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or instructor's consent.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Thus, you will deepen your familiarity with the subfield of ______ and of political science more broadly.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
You will accomplish these first objectives by studying a specialized topic in political science together with your classmates, under the guidance of the professor.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
In this course, you will learn how to complete an article-length research project using appropriate methods of analysis and a professional standard of writing. In doing so, you will draw heavily from your learning in previous courses.
Title
Effective Oral Communication
Learning Outcome
You will also learn how to present your findings in a high-quality oral presentation, and how to give and receive appropriate feedback in a community of scholars.
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.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Title
Effective Oral Communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high quality oral presentation.
