POLI 317 — AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
Learning Objectives & Matches
Explain how socioeconomic diversity plays a role in political affairs
Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.
Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
Explain sociological research to the general public.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Advise political science students.
Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
Teach political science.
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.