This course introduces students to political science and its major fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations and political theory. The course seeks to expose students to the study of social science, to introduce students to college learning.

R Pos 101 American Politics (3)

Introduction to the study of politics, focusing on American national government. Includes some discussion of theoretical questions (such as authority, representation and consent) and some illustrative examples from the area of comparative and international politics. R Pos 101Z is a writing intensive version of R Pos 101. [SS US]

R Pos 101Z American Politics (4)

Introduction to the study of politics, focusing on American national government. Includes some discussion of theoretical questions (such as authority, representation and consent) and some illustrative examples from the area of comparative and international politics. R Pos 101Z is a writing intensive version of R Pos 101. [SS US WI]

R Pos 102 Comparative and International Politics (3)

The characteristics and development of statehood and power; conditions of stability; constitutions and the comparative political processes; the international order and the nation-state system. R Pos 102Z is the writing intensive version of R Pos 102. [GC SS]

R Pos 102Z Comparative and International Politics (3)

The characteristics and development of statehood and power; conditions of stability; constitutions and the comparative political processes; the international order and the nation-state system. R Pos 102Z is the writing intensive version of R Pos 102. [GC WI]

R Pos 103 Political Theory (3)

An introductory course in the history of political theory with an emphasis on understanding political ideas and concepts and applying them to perennial issues of political life. R Pos 103Z is a writing intensive version of R Pos 103. [HU, SS if taken before Summer 2007.]

R Pos 103Z Political Theory (4)

An introductory course in the history of political theory with an emphasis on understanding political ideas and concepts and applying them to perennial issues of political life. R Pos 103Z is a writing intensive version of R Pos 103. [HU, WI, SS if taken before Summer 2007]