Sample Courses and Syllabi
Our courses in Political Science courses cover both the basics and the specialized: This
course introduces students to the discipline of political science. The
various subfields and related fields are reviewed: political theory,
methodology, American politics, comparative politics, international
relations, and public administration. Also, students gain perspective
on the historical development of this field of study, and are
introduced to various research methodologies, and learn the basics of
accepted writing in politics and political science.
Low-intensity conflict is a significant characteristic of the
contemporary international system. In the post-World WarII period,
scholars have accorded renewed attention to the study of terrorismas
one form of this type of conflict. This course provides an overview of
the academic literature that addresses the following aspects of
political terrorism: history, causes, theories, strategies and tactics,
methods of prevention, and the future of the phenomenon.
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