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POLSC101: Introduction to Political Science
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POLSC101: Introduction to Political Science
Time: 111 hours
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Survey the basic principles, terminology, and methods of political science in this course, which combines a historical study of the discipline's greatest thinkers with an analysis of contemporary issues.
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POLSC101: Introduction to Political Science
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Unit 1: Foundational Concepts of Politics
Unit 2: Participation and Public Opinion
Unit 3: Ideologies
Unit 4: The State
Unit 5: Political Institutions
Unit 6: International Politics
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