POL150 : Political Science

Department

Department of Financial planning

Academic Program

Bachelor in Financial Planing

Type

General

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course aims to familiarize the students with the main topics of political science, and considering its all different branches. Also, preparing students to have the required knowledge in order to be able to study political science deeply, and qualifying them to understand the main terms and concepts used in the field of political science.

Intended learning outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding:

  • Understanding the foundations of political science
  • Understanding political science concepts and terms.
  • Encourage students to discuss political subjects and exchange their point of views.
  • Participation in the class debates.

B. Mental Skills:

  • The student involvement in the political subject debates .
  • Enhancing the student's participation in the research process.
  • Improving the student participation through the collective scientific work.

C. Scientific and professional skills:

  • The student knowledge of the political phenomenon as well as its components and scientific methods of analysis.
  • The student knowledge of the main topics and the levels of analysis of the political science.
  • Sufficient knowledge of the main fields of political science.

D. General skills:

  • The ability to Participate in public dialogues
  • The ability to Participate in specialized discussions.
  • The ability to offer clarification to public regarding political matters.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures.
  • Developing critical thinking ability by asking questions and raise issues during the lecture.
  • Giving the student a task requires accomplishing.

Methods of assessments

Discussions 5%

First midterm exam 15%

Ongoing evaluation (periodic) 5%

Second midterm exam 15%

Final exam 60%

Total 100%

Hours

Scientific subject

The week

3

Definition of political science

1

3

The importance and content of political science

2

3

Political science is an evolving field

3

3

political upbringing

4

3

general opinion

5

3

Political parties and civil society

6

6

elements of the state

7-8

3

Types of countries

9

6

Governing body and exercise of power

10-11

3

International Relations

12

3

International relations in Islam

13

3

Foreign Policy

14