Politics Today RAP Fall 2012

This RAP offers an opportunity for a group of first-year students to enroll together in a small section of a Political Science class and a seminar, both taught in the residential area.

When you join this RAP you will...

  • Enroll in a small section of Comparative Politics OR Political Theory (rather than the 270 student lectures on main campus).
  • Share your living-and-learning experience with other curious and committed students interested in political issues.
  • Make connections with Political Science departmental representative and determine if you are interested in a major or minor related to politics.
  • Discover a variety of ways to 'be involved' in politics regardless of your academic area of study. It's a presidential election year - loads to talk about!!

Whether you're a well informed and active participant in the political scene or a newcomer to politics and simply want to learn more about how systems work,  this RAP could be for you!

Students in this RAP will have the opportunity to begin exciting conversations in class together and continue discussing and debating with friends in the RAP seminar as well as throughout the week.

Politics Today RAP is intended for students declared in any major or undeclared.

Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program! 

 


Classes & Location

Students may chose to join Politics Today in Orchard Hill OR Southwest area of campus. The Gen Ed class and the RAP Seminar will both be taught in the residential area.

Fall 2012

All students will enroll in: 

"RAP Seminar" - UNIV 190R

AND

"Comparative Politics" Political Science 111 -Gen Ed SBG, for students living in Webster Hall in the Orchard Hill area of campus.

OR

"Introduction to Political Theory" Political Science 171 - Gen Ed SB for students living in Pierpont Hall in the Southwest area of campus will enroll in:

Spring 2013

"College Writing" - English Writing 112 - will be offered in the residential area

 

Pamela R. Marsh-Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost & Dean

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