Many young men and women who have just received the degree Doctor of Philosophy and are looking forward to a career in college teaching do not know very much about their future career. A political science professor shares some tips that he has picked up during 37 years of teaching. (RM)

Hegel's teaching is often omitted or considered summarily in political philosophy courses. In order to reduce these difficulties, an introductory discussion of Hegel's political thought in the context of a dialogue is presented. (RM)

Since at least the 1950s, political scientists have tended to ignore the possible contributions of political geography to political science because of a move away from considering spatial factors on political structure. Political scientists need to use more information from geography to enhance their understanding of political power and conflict.…

How an introductory political science course called "The Elements of Political Theory" is taught using Plato's "Republic," Hobbes's "Leviathan," the "Declaration of Independence," and the "Communist Manifesto" is discussed. In the course, students contrast the way ancients and moderns differ in…

This article attempts to demonstrate that although there are differences between the various works of the young and mature Karl Marx, a unifying factor can be found. (DF)

Nine general observations are drawn from a survey of professors of Latin American Studies. From the reading lists and syllabuses, various approaches, instructional materials, and innovations are noted. (KM)

A placement director reports his track record for political science doctoral candidates. Procedures and problems for a two year time period are analyzed. Speculation on the future job market is offered. (KM)

This article explores the reasons for gaming, two basic types of gaming (free form and computerized), and proposes a method for combining the two forms. (MM)

The stressing of idealism and ritual without dealing with political realities has tended to produce youth that are ethnocentric, closed-minded, and conformist in their approach to public affairs. (Author)

The controllers of science and technology have become the new bosses. Ordinary people will not be satisfied until they have turned the power of science and technology to their own ends. (Author/AL)

College students enrolled in a senior level political science seminar were assigned to read books and then write essays that uncovered one critical flaw in the work. The class was divided into teams to debate the value of the critiques. A mock trial format was used for the debates. (RM)

Breaks were imposed in the game Monopoly, at which times the players, college level students, elected one person and gave him or her the power to change the rules. Behavior similar to political behavior in the real world resulted. The students discovered the resemblance and wrote papers on what had occurred. (RM)

Ten elements and techniques which can be used very effectively in a college level political science course are animation and enthusiasm; costumes; skits; motion; humor; perks; personality and mood changes; voices, puppets, and imitations; the personalization of material; and state of mind. (RM)

Explains why the concept of power is not useful as the governing or identifying principle of political science. It stimulates research, but it cannot serve well as an ordering device for the teaching of political science. A governing principle should include the relevant priorities of teaching and research. (SR)

Presents a model which describes the theories of kingship in Germany, France, and England between 800-1380 A.D. The three royal functions were defense of the realm, defense of the church, and material and moral improvement of royal subjects. (AM)