POLSC101: Introduction to Political Science

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

• situate the academic discipline of political science within the broader field of social science;
  
• define politics, power, authority, and legitimacy;
• analyze the debate over political science as a “scientific” discipline;
• explain the concepts of constitutionalism and political representation;
• illustrate the rational-legal, charismatic, and traditional forms of legitimacy; and
• compare and contrast smart power, soft power, and hard power.