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Feb 14, 2025
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2024-2025 Catalog
Politics and Government Major (B.A.)
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Professors Esler, J. Franklin, Louthan
Associate Professors A. Biser, J. Choi, F. Nestor
Assistant Professor B. Mack
To foster both breadth and depth of knowledge, the department has designed a core curriculum for politics and government majors. Among the total of 10-13 departmental courses, students select at least one from each of four areas: American politics, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. Working closely with a faculty advisor, students select in each area the courses best suited to their particular interests and career goals. The department offers a five-course minor as well.
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Major Requirements
The major must complete at least 10 courses in the department including the following: - Two of the following introductory courses:
Alternatively, students may satisfy the introductory requirement by earning a B- or higher in one of these courses taken at OWU. No more than two introductory courses may count toward the major. At least one course in each of the following subfields - (I) American politics
- (II) International relations
- (III) Comparative politics
- (IV) Political Theory
Learning Objectives
Knowledge - Understand the major concepts and theories in political science and how to apply these to practical politics.
- Understand political institutions and how individuals and groups make, participate in, and are affected by political decisions.
- Understand diverse perspectives on politics and diverse political systems and cultures around the world.
Capabilities 4. Think critically: identify and question assumptions, understand diverse perspectives, and recognize connections between ideas 5. Conduct research: find and critically evaluate sources of information, use political science methods to evaluate political institutions, behavior and events 6. Argue effectively: defend well-reasoned positions with evidence 7. Communicate ideas effectively both verbally and in writing Values 8. Develop and practice values of citizenship and public service |
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