This examination will be assessed collectively. Problem-Solving Skills Student are exposed to the theoretical foundations of political science in a variety of ways. They are often given the opportunity to test and experience the more theoritical aspects of the discipline through practical application in such activities as independent research projects and internships. At this juncture, all we can go on is to see whether any students have been unable to move from department core to upper division requirements because of low grades. The answer is that very few students have placed themselves in such a position.
Students are well informed, and can usually write and speak well.
They are still, however, not as good as we want them to be in these areas. Most students respond very affirmatively to the communication aspects of a course where the final grade is heavily determined by the quality of their performance in written and oral communication. We need more faculty, more classes, and more choices for students. Students need better access to computer technology. University athletics should be abolished and an instructional budget should be put in its place.