POLI 314 — MODERN WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
Learning Objectives & Matches
Critique foundational issues embedded in political questions
Advise political science students.
Teach political science.
Question callers to determine their locations and the nature of their problems to determine type of response needed.
Identify issues for research and analysis.
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
Prepare written opinions and decisions.
Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
Analyze the values that underlie different forms of government
Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.
Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.
Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.
Describe sources of law
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.