POSC 466
Travel Study in Political Science
1. Catalog Entry
POSC 466
Travel Study in Political Science
Credit hours (3-6)
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Involves domestic and/or international travel. Students will participate in the investigation of political topics in relevant locations. The course鈥檚 goal is to allow students to better understand and relate to political issues by exploring them 'on location.' This course may be taken again for credit with different topics or areas of study.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credit hours of travel study may be applied towards the Political Science major. A maximum of 3 credit hours of travel study may be applied towards the Political Science minor.
2. Detailed Description of Course
Content for the course would be developed by the faculty member who leads it.
3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
The course would require student travel. In addition, it would include assignments (essays, quizzes, journals, etc.) developed by the faculty member leading the course to enhance student understanding of the material. This course may be tied to an existing POSC course or be self-standing depending on the topic.
4. Goals and Objectives of the Course
1) Increase students鈥� understanding of a topic in political science within its
actual location;
2) Increase students鈥� understanding of the United States and the world;
3) Increase students鈥� written communication skills; and
4) Increase students鈥� critical thinking skills.
Students who take this course will be able to:
1) Explain how the travel study experience has increased their understanding of
the topic covered by the course;
2) Construct coherent, thoughtful essays concerning the topic covered by the travel
study;
3) Explain how the travel study experience has affected their understanding of
the US or the world;
4) Analyze and evaluate concepts covered during the travel study.
5. Assessment Measures
May include journals, essays, quizzes or tests.
6. Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
June 20, 2015