POL 300 - Contemporary Issues in Politics

This course examines current issues in politics, investigating selected subjects with an emphasis on the most recent research in the field. The specific content, theories, approaches, and assignments depend upon the topic being considered. Possible topics may include: elections; constitutional issues; war and foreign policy; state and local issues; specific legislation, policies (i.e. Patriot Act); etc. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the course content is new.

(Cr: 3)