Upon completion of the Political Science 101 students should:
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Learn to analyze and critique current political topics and issues.
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Be encouraged to participate in community and political organizations beyond the
end of the class.
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Learn to evaluate the validity of their opinions and those of others.
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Demonstrate an understanding of American government and politics and California
government and politics.
Political Science 102: Intro to Comparative Politics
Student Learning Outcomes
Stacey Searl-Chapin and Willie Hamilton
Draft Date: 10/25/10
Upon completion of political science 102, students will be able to:
1. Identify and define various types of political systems (democratic and non
democratic).
2. Compare and contrast the governmental institutions and processes of democratic
and non-democratic political systems.
3. Compare and contrast the impact of political systems on political outcomes in
democratic and non-democratic political systems.
Upon completion of PS 103 students should be able to:
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Analyze and critique the theory and practice of the politics and government of the United
States as it impacts ethnic minorities.
2.
Examine and analyze the strategies and tactics used by ethnic groups to attempt to gain
political power in America and critique their effectiveness.
3.
Participate effectively in ethnic based political and community based organizations.