Students conduct social science research projects to learn various research designs, their strengths and weaknesses, and their applications. Students collect, analyze and interpret data, as well as test hypotheses and develop theories. Also listed as Educ 215 and Soc 215. Students attend political rallies and conduct surveys. Taught in election years.
Students attend council meetings and meet with public officials.
Theoretical framework, historical development, contemporary structure, process and policies. Designed to deepen the student's work in political science, international relations, or Asian studies. Specific topics vary, from Southwest Asia to the Vietnam War to the politics of Japan. May be repeated if different topics are selected. Designed to deepen the student's previous political studies.