This course will focus on the study of Quantitative and Qualitative Research methods used in Political Science. Students will utilize these principles to develop and prove political theories regarding a selected topic.

This course will cover American political ideas from the nation’s early, formative years as a fledgling republic through today, exploring the political theories that have shaped its system of governance. As there is no one philosopher or idea that represents the totality of American political thought, you will survey the writings and speeches of those who have had the greatest impact over this period of time. You will begin by examining pre-revolutionary thought before moving on to the ideals and debates that brought forth the Constitution and the American governmental structure. Next, you will study the people and events that shaped the emergent nation, delving into concepts such as individualism, capitalism, and industrialism. You will also investigate the notions of slavery, equality, social progressivism, as well as the ideals explored in the civil rights movement, and today’s battles for racial and gender equality. You are encouraged to identify the continued influence of these tenets upon current political and social systems.

This course comprises a broad overview on the subject of ―American Politics and is designed to familiarize you with the fundamentals of American government, its institutions, campaigns and elections, public opinion, and the role of mass media. While this course treats these topics as separate subject areas, one of the major goals of this class is to identify how these components of American government fit together.

This course comprises a broad overview on the subject of - Politics and is designed to familiarize you with the fundamentals of government, its institutions, campaigns and elections, public opinion, and the role of mass media. While this course treats these topics as separate subject areas, one of the major goals of this class is to identify how these components of politics fit together. This semester is structured through six sections. The semester will be will have readings about Black identity and Black life conveniently placed next to the traditional prisms of politics.

This course comprises a broad overview on the subject of ―Black Politics and its connection to Hip-Hop. The course is designed to familiarize you with the fundamentals of Black Politics, while investigating the arguments made in hip hop music about the causes and impact of racial inequalities and group differences in the United States. Hip-Hop music is born of the daily realities of Black people in America, we will discuss how the lyrics discuss Black life and speak to the fight for racial equality in America. You will also investigate the notions of slavery, equality, social progressivism, as well as the ideals explored in the civil rights movement, and today’s battles for racial and gender equality. You are encouraged to identify the continued influence of these tenets upon current political and social systems.

This course comprises a broad overview on the subject of ― Louisiana Politics and is designed to familiarize you with the fundamentals of Louisiana government, its institutions, campaigns and elections, public opinion, and the role of mass media. While this course treats these topics as separate subject areas, one of the major goals of this class is to identify how these components of Louisiana government fit together.