Course Description:
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and approaches in the field of political science. Topics include the nature of politics, different approaches to studying politics, the relationship between political science and other social sciences, and the role of the state and civil society. Through simple explanations and examples, students explore the art of government, the historical development of political science, and its connections with philosophy, economics, sociology, and anthropology.
Course Outcomes:
1. Define the nature of politics and its various interpretations.
2. Compare and contrast different approaches to the study of political science.
3. Explain the relationship between political science and other social sciences
4. Analyze the origins and elements of the state
5. Evaluate the significance of the study of the state and civil society in social and political life of man.
COURSE OUTCOME
CO1: Provide students an overview of the nature of politics and government
CO2: Enable the students to understand the function of institutional structures and how they
drive individual and organizational behaviors
CO3: Students will be able to work with the approaches and theories used by political
scientists to understand political phenomena
CO4: Students will be able to analyze current political situations
