POLS 1111 - Introduction to U.S. Politics
3 Credits
Analyzes United States national government, political parties, campaigns and elections, public opinion, interest groups, media coverage and current political issues. The course will also examine principles of the Constitution, and the structure and behavior of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. In your exploration of contemporary U.S. domestic and foreign policy issues, you will critically examine your own political values, experiences and behaviors.
Major Content Areas
Campaigns and Elections 8% Public Opinion, Political Socialization, Media 8% The Congress 8% The Presidency and the Federal Bureaucracy 15% U.S. Constitution/Federalism 15% Civil Liberties/Civil Rights 15% U.S. Domestic and Economic Policy 8% The Judiciary 7% U.S. Foreign Policy 8% Interest Groups and Political Parties 8%
Learning Outcomes
Develop skills that enable participation in public life. Assess U.S. political culture, employing a variety of political science perspectives. Assess U.S. government institutions, employing a variety of political science perspectives. Assess U.S. government processes, employing a variety of political science perspectives. Reflect critically on one’s own values as a citizen.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
09 - Ethical/Civic Resp 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
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