Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SAYA-0012 Organization's ID: POLSC101 Organization: Saylor Academy Location: Online Length: 111 Hours Dates Offered: 1/1/2021 - 1/31/2024 12/1/2016 - 11/30/2019 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to political science Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to survey on the basic principles, terminology, and methods of political science. Combines historical study of the discipline's greatest thinkers with analysis of contemporary issues. Learning Outcomes: Explain the concepts of power, legitimacy, and authority. Discuss the origins and developments of the nation-state. Discuss the political socialization process. Discuss the influence of public opinion on the political decision-making process. Identify the different types of electoral systems and assess the implications of those systems. Identify the role and functions of political parties. Identify the different types of party systems from a comparative perspective. Identify and evaluate the principles of authoritarian and totalitarian governments. Describe the origins and principles of international law. Describe and analyze the causes of international conflict. Discuss general approaches to the study of politics, such as political ideologies and political economy. Examine the nature of political participation from a comparative perspective. Describe and evaluate the general principles of presidential and parliamentary political systems. explain the concepts of power, legitimacy, and authority Discuss and explain the origins and principles of democratic capitalism, democratic socialism, Marxist socialism, and fascism. Identify and assess the influence of major international organizations. General Topics: Foundational concepts of politics Participation and public opinion Ideologies The state Political institutions unit International politics Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Discussion Lectures Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Saylor Academy ARTH101: Art Appreciation (SAYA-0036) BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology (SAYA-0019) BUS101: Introduction to Business (SAYA-0020) BUS103: Introduction to Financial Accounting (SAYA-0021) BUS105: Managerial Accounting (SAYA-0009) BUS200: Business Ethics (SAYA-0047) BUS202: Principles of Finance (SAYA-0022) BUS203: Principles of Marketing (SAYA-0023) BUS204: Business Statistics (SAYA-0037) BUS205: Business Law (SAYA-0024) View All Courses Page Content