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Created by the EIU History Department to assist students of Eastern Illinois University in meeting the Illinois state standards for specialization in the social sciences.
Political Science - Standard 1
The competent political science teacher understands the scope and major issues in the academic dscipline of political science.
Knowledge Indicators - The competent political science teacher:
Classes at EIU:
1A.

understands the major subjects of study in political science (e.g., constitutional law, political history, political philosophy, and political sociology).

 

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1B.

understands the ideas and impact of major figures in the history of political philosophy (e.g., Aristotle, Locke, Madison, Marx, Mill).

 

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Performance Indicators - The competent political science teacher:
Classes at EIU:
1C.

explains the multiple perspectives associated with political philosophy.

 

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1D.

demonstrates political science skills (e.g., opinion measurement, issue analysis and constitutional interpretation).

 

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Web-Site Last Updated 4-29-2005