This course also introduces key theoretical concepts in political science and seeks to provide students with basic analytical tools for studying politics as a social science. This class is intended for freshman and sophomores considering a major in political science or international relations.
Additional readings are on electronic reserve.
The discussion sections will be run by TAs who are doctoral students in the Department of Political Science. Given the large size of the lecture, your class participation grade will be based on your attendance and performance in the discussion section. The TAs will keep formal attendance in each section. Starting with the third absence, however, your class participation grade will be marked down by 5 points for each additional absence. For example, if your class participation score would have been a 90 but you missed five classes, then the class participation mark will be reduced to 80.