P S 3001 - Writing in Political Science (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course concentrates upon different writing traditions within political science. It requires students to apply the rhetorical knowledge gained in previous writing courses to the discipline of political science. Students will be expected to read and analyze texts in one or more of the sub-disciplines of political science as well as write effectively in one or more of the writing traditions of political science (e.g., research paper, policy analysis, briefing memo, text review). In addition to effective communication, the course emphasizes critical thinking, local to global connections, and community responsibility within the context of political science.
Prerequisites: must be majoring in political science.