COURSES AND OTHER EXPERIECES THAT SUPPORT DEPARTMENTAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Department of Political Science/International Studies
November, 2000 Attachment #1
SLO # / STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME LIST / COURSES IN WHICH EACH SLO IS SUPORTED BY COURSE OBJECTIVES / OTHER EXPERIENCES THAT REINFORCE EACH SLO1 /
Cognitive Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of political science, its history, major theoretical schools, and current trends / 111 (examines theories/trends in international relations RD), 112, 113, 203 / 111 (3 week UN Simulation RD)2 / Demonstrate an understanding of the sub-fields of political science, including their key concepts and the theoretical and structural frameworks which political scientists use in studying politics. / 111, 112, 113, 305, 320, 324, 326, 342, 475 / 320 (Constitutional Convention Simulation MC)
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342, 475 Seminars, Debates, Paper Presentation; Pair-sharing exercises 2 week simulation of Reorganization of OAS (342)/World Conference (475) including writing of position papers and resolutions RD
3 / Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major methods of political inquiry including research design, data collection, empiricism, statistical analysis, qualitative analysis, computer applications, hypothesis testing, structured observation, and textual analysis. / 300, 302 / Advanced research courses, independent study
4 / Demonstrate an understanding of American government, including the origins, principles, and changing interpretation of the Constitution, the nature and impact of federalism, the structure, power, and interaction among the branches of the federal government, the American party system, interest groups, elections, public opinion, voting behavior, civil rights and civil liberties, public policy including economic political , alternative approaches to studying decision making in American politics, and state and local politics and government. / 113, 318, 319, 324, 326, 353, 401, 492/93 (Albany Prog), 495/96/97 (WSP), / 113 Congressional Committee Simulation AR
353 Founding Convention Simulation AR
5 / Demonstrate an understanding of comparative politics including the varieties of ideology, political culture, modes of political participation, political institutions and public policy – both domestic and international – in various types of states. / 111, 112, 305, 338, 342, 343, 475
342 &475 stress international aspects in variety of states RD / 305 Model European Union simulation RJ
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342/475 Seminar, Debates, Simulations, Role Playing Foreign Ministers, Pair-sharing exercises RD
6 / Demonstrate an understanding of inter-state political relations including major variables in contemporary world politics, models of international systems, the global political economy, global environmental issues, international organizations and the role of non-state actors in them, processes and modes of international interaction, the impact of technology upon the global community, and foreign policy making. / 112, 338, 342, 475 / Advanced research courses, independent study
7 / Display a knowledge and understanding of the major traditions of western political theory and their critics. The student should read and be able to analyze the classic offerings of major theorists. / 203, 353, 362, 354
324 (theories of democracy/Federalist papers MC), / Advanced research courses, independent study
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Skills Outcomes
Refine their critical and creative thinking skills, which they will manifest in their research papers, essay examinations, oral presentations, and debates. / 111, 112, 113, 203, 305, 314 (4-5 short papers and one research paper MC), 324, 326, 338, 353, 354, 362, 420------
113, 203, 353, 354, 362 e use of essay exams, textual analysis papers exclusively AR
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111, 342, 475 enhance capabilities in deductive and inductive reasoning, problem-identifying and solving in writing and speaking RD / ------
113, 353 simulations and debates AR
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Active learning Exercises RD
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Attitudes/Values Outcomes
Acquire tolerance for the expression of differing points of view and develop a comparative understanding of, and tolerance and appreciation for, the variety of cultures and political and social institutions in the United States and the world. / 111, 112, 203, 305, 313, 314, 326, 338, 342, 362, 475 / 111, 342/475 Active learning exercises such as role play and debate, 342/ 475 simulation RD10 /
Career Outcomes
Demonstrate an ability to apply theories of political science to real-world situationsReady themselves for meaningful post-graduation employment and/or education, and service to the community. / 111, 112,113, 300, 305,342, 475, 402, 495/96,
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111, 342, 475 give training in problem identifying and solving, speaking and writing RD / 113 Congressional Committee Simulation AR
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Active Learning Exercises RD
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