This comparative small-scale (Swedish and Polish sample) longitudinal qualitative study investigates political science students' conceptions of their studies, their future profession and their workplace learning. The students (10 in Sweden and 11 in Poland) were interviewed twice, first when they were at the end of their studies and a second time…

"A Crisis of Legitimacy" is a unique comparative examination of the question of legitimate rule, as observed through Shakespeare's "Richard II" and the contemporary presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Largely pedagogical, this article is the result of an active learning exercise, whereby students in a "Politics and Literature" course…

This article suggests strategies for promoting scholarly discussion and critical thinking in political science classes. When scholars study politics they are engaged in an investigation into the dynamics of governance, not a debate over personal political beliefs. The problem with a politicized classroom is that it gives students a false…

The present article uses Q-Method to uncover, what we refer to as, learning identities in an undergraduate core political science course. The term "learning identities" is employed to highlight the self-referential quality of the learning perspectives revealed in the Q-Sorting exercise. Drawing on a set of 41 objectivist statements…

This author, a teacher of political science and liberal studies, states his belief that challenging students to examine and analyze radical ideas develops their capacity to think clearly and skeptically. Following in this spirit, this essay examines the discrepancy between the stated objectives of American foreign policy and its practice. The…

The tounge-in-cheek article describes a proposal to label college courses in such a way that prospective students can determine their nature and content. (JR)

This is a new section of the journal which will provide periodic reviews of educational journals and articles which will be useful for undergraduate teaching in political science. In this issue 50 educational journals are reviewed. (Author/RM)

Behind differences in style of North and Latin American social scientists lie profound divergences of conceptions of social science and of typical levels of analysis. Important consequences of these differences follow for styles of teaching, research, or community involvement. This paper explores these cleavages and exemplifies how one might teach…

Explores the differences between the U.S. Constitution and British constitutional law. Specifically examines the concept of the U.S. Bill of Rights in relation to the United Kingdom common law doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. (BSR)

The findings of a study of comparative politics core course syllabi offered by a sample of political science departments in the United States are summarized. The purposes of the study were to assess the state of the subdiscipline and to help with an exchange of ideas between teachers. (BSR)

Identifies, characterizes, and critically evaluates several of the more influential variants of political development studies. Discusses, among other things, the proto-capitalist approaches and the Islamic model, examines common traits, and attempts to delineate the likely paths that future research will take. (GEA)

Examines the increase in low intensity conflict (LIC) such as terrorism and subversion, since World War II and discusses the United States ability to deal with it. States that LICs continue to increase, making U.S. involvement inevitable. Describes necessary preparations and actions for meeting this challenge. (GEA)

Argues that political science has much to add to the emerging literature on science, technology, and society (STS). Reviews existing literature, notes deficiencies, and concludes with a list of five STS topics which could be addressed by political science. (JDH)

Reviews changes that have occurred in the study of international relations during the past 10 to 15 years. Among the eight major changes noted are: an increasing amount of research, issues of deterrence and arms control are more prevalent, Third World development and modernization are less prevalent, and research involves more systematic empirical…

Reviews Donaldo Macedo's 1985 English translation of Paulo Freire's book:"The Politics of Education: Culture, Power, and Liberation". States that this work is basically a compilation of previously published essays and speeches, with new material on the role of the church in reform movements and new insights into the complex thinking of Freire.…