It’s Political Politics is something we all know about, but few understand.  This living and learning community will look at the intricate processes involved in politics.  Exploring how it works, who it affects and what is really being said.  In this presidential election year, this topic should prove to be quite interesting.

All students choosing this topic will be required to take the 1 semester hour course                

 

RESC 201 Residential College Seminar:  It's Political (1 S.H.) 
This course is designed to explore the connections between various disciplines through activities outside of class and discussion.  This section will include assignments based on the topic of Politics.  This class partially satisfies the 128 semester hour requirement for graduation.

 

In addition to RESC 201, please sign up for at least one more course from the list below.

 

POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics (3 S.H.)           
A study of the purposes of American government, civil rights, the federal system, the powers and functions of the three branches of government, political parties and interest groups, and contemporary problems. Offered each semester.  This class partially satisfies the WSU University Studies Social Science requirement.

 

POLS 201 - Politics and Violence (3 S.H.)
A study of the modern and enduring questions about violence, its origins, causes, and its cures. This course explores violence from a political science as well as from an interdisciplinary perspective. Offered each semester.  This class partially satisfies the WSU University Studies Social Science requirement.

 

CMST 283 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3 S.H.)
Provides an introduction to the study of rhetoric and public address. The primary focus is on the manner in which people use communication to influence the behavior of others. It includes a broad survey of rhetorical theorists from Plato to the post-modernists.  Offered each semester. This class partially satisfies the WSU University Studies Humanities requirement.

 

ENG 111- College Reading and Writing (4 S.H.)
Writing based on reading, interpreting, analyzing, critiquing, and synthesizing texts; writing as a means of expression, learning, and critical inquiry. Grade only. This section will contain assignments related to the topics in the It’s Political Living and Learning Community.  This class satisfies the WSU University Studies Reading and Writing requirement.

 

To reserve a Class in It's Political Living & Learning Community

1.  Fill out the form we mailed to you and send it back ASAP

                        OR

    Email us at rescollege@winona.edu the following information:

    Your Name:

    Living & Learning Community: It's Political

    Class 1:  RESC 201 Residential College Seminar: It's Political

    Class 2:  (your choice from the above list)