POSC 401 - Nobel Prize Winning Political Scientists

Description:
A discussion course that examines the lives and work of five Political Scientists from the American academy who have won either the Nobel Peace Prize or the prize in economics. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine the thinking and approaches from various scientific disciplines that defined the lives and careers of the Nobel Prize winners.
Write a short topical review article based on the assigned readings from each Nobel Laureate. (At least one of the articles must deal with the specified criteria in Health and Well Being and the Ways of Knowing pathways.)
Synthesize and evaluate a trend from class postings in a short class presentation for each segment.
Propose, compose and write a paper on the Prize, the winner(s) and some idea or body of work and prepare a presentation for the final class sessions and @ SOURCE.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/1/18