Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
POLS 1010 - Introduction to US Politics
This course examines the nature of American democracy, citizen participation, principles of government and political institutions within context of US domestic politics.
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Pillar: Social or Behavioral Sciences
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2SS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to describe core theories and concepts in United States politics within the context of foundational origins of American political system and constitutional development.
- Students will be able to apply scholarly analyses and data to evaluate political trends and patterns in the United States.
- Students will be able to explain the nature of participatory democracy and civic engagement and its importance to an informed citizenry in American society.
- Students will be able to analyze political research and the influence of identity politics.
- Students will be able to explain primary terminology, concepts, and findings of US (American) politics as a discipline.
- Students will be able to explain the primary quantitative and qualitative research methods used in the study of US politics.
- Students will be able to explain the primary ethical issues raised in the study of US politics.
- Students will be able to explain the range of relevant information sources in the study of US politics.
- Students will be able to explain how the study of US politics contributes to becoming an informed citizen.
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