Bachelor of International Liberal Arts: Political Science

Political Science addresses some of the fundamental problems facing human society. Questions concerning government policies aimed at achieving economic stability and growth, the gap between the rich and poor, the role of NGOs to affect social and political change, the relations between countries, the crisis of our democratic institutions, and the world peace are all on the research agenda of contemporary political scientists.

The general purpose of the major is to address these and other similar important issues in a multidisciplinary way, and, simultaneously, to expose students to think critically and reason analytically about the constantly evolving political landscape in Asia compared to the rest of the world.

In addition to the knowledge students gain from the major, iCLA also prepares students for postgraduate studies and for a rich and rewarding career. Political Science graduates are well equipped for professions both in Asia and globally in the fields of international relations and diplomacy, public administration and government service, non-government organizations and community building, and research and business.

Why study Political Science

As Political Science Majors, students will gain a wide range of knowledge and skills to enhance their future career opportunities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of political science, its various sub-fields, major themes, and analytical techniques
• International perspective on political science research, the nature of change in Asia and in the global political community, and the complex character of processes such as globalization
• Understanding of human cultural and political variability in the Asian and the global community, and an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and culture-specific attitudes, ideals, and practices
• The intellectual framework for vigorous participation in civil society and public debate over the nature of the “global society”

Skills:

• Ability to examine written material and oral presentations critically
• Ability and desire to engage with social and political problems, to acquire relevant data, and use insight, knowledge, reasoning, and technical skills to analyze that data and develop logical solutions
• Ability to gather information, assess its importance, and organize it for use.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information verbally, visually, and in writing

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