Political Science

Classes

POLS 110: Introduction to Political Science

Discipline
Political Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DS
Introduction to politics as a human activity. Discusses theories, ideologies, systems, and processes of politics.
Course Outcomes
  • Identify and describe the structure of political issues and political relationships.
  • Clearly explain and evaluate complex political thought and the positions of several thinkers in political theory.
  • Examine and interpret contemporary political issues through the application of political theory.
  • Relate media, technology, and language to the formation and maintenance of the political order.
  • Carefully justify one’s own political position.

POLS 120: Introduction to World Politics

Discipline
Political Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DS
Power economics and world politics from cross-national perspectives. Discussion of U.S. foreign policy since 1945.
Course Outcomes
  • Explain basic terms, concepts, and principles of international relations.
  • Analyze political processes, institutions, and issues in the foreign policy environment.
  • Apply basic terms, concepts, and principles to everyday life.
  • Assess his or her personal effectiveness in the political process.

POLS 130: Introduction to American Government

Discipline
Political Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DS
Focus on American politics and government on the basis of tradition and continuity. Covers: overview of constitutional development, institutions, processes, and participants of the American political system and alternative interpretations.
Course Outcomes
  • Explain basic terms, concepts, and principles of politics.
  • Analyze political processes, institutions, and issues.
  • Apply basic terms, concepts, and principles to everyday life.
  • Assess his or her personal effectiveness in the American political process.

POLS 180: Introduction to Hawaiian Politics

Discipline
Political Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DS
Introduction to the study of political institutions, processes, and issues in Hawai‘i.
Course Outcomes
  • Explain basic terms, concepts, and principles of politics.
  • Analyze political processes, institutions, and issues in Hawai‘i.
  • Apply basic terms, concepts, and principles to everyday life.
  • Assess his or her personal effectiveness in the political process.