THE CONCEPTUALISATION OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

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Introduction
Political science is the study of governance and
analysis of political activities, thoughts and
behaviour. It deals extensively with state,
politics and government. It is also said to be
the study of statesmanship and leadership.

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Importance of political science

• The goal of political science is to inculcate
  knowledge of the state.
• It imparts knowledge about the world by letting
  us know what is happening around the globe.

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• It is of great significance as it creates good
  citizenship and secures the unity of the nation.
• It helps us to understand the mechanism and
  constitutional system of modern government.

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Fields of political science
Political science comprises of several
sub-fields

• Comparative politics
• Political economy
• International relation

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• Political theory
• Public policy
• Political methodology

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Career options in political science

• POLICY ANALYST the function of policy analyst is
  a natural application of their work as a student.

• Policy analysts rely on critical thinking,
  writing, and research skills as they formulate
  statements about the nature and impact of
  proposals for public policy.

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• LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Legislative assistants tap
  the writing and verbal skills developed by the
  political science major to coordinate
  communication with constituents and inform them
  about developments within their district.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST Influence public
opinion about their clients based largely on
placing stories with the media. Political science
majors develop the writing skills needed to draft
compelling press releases and the persuasive
skills to assert the benefits of covering a
particular story.
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• SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER influence public opinion
  about their clients based largely on placing
  stories with the media.

Political science majors develop the writing
skills needed to draft compelling press releases
and the persuasive skills to assert the benefits
of covering a particular story.
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•  POLITICAL CONSULTANT Political consultants use
  the knowledge of the political process gained by
  political science majors to make strategies for
  candidates to influence voters and gain support
  in their campaigns for office. Political
  consultants help in branding the candidates and
  repair corrupted images.

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Duties of political scientists

• They study the origin, growth and operations of a
  political system.
• Develop and test political theories.

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Golden rules of Accounting

• Forecast economic, social and political trends.
• Analyse and collect data from sources and
  surveys.
• Conducts research on political subjects such as
  foreign relations.

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• They also collaborate with other researchers for
  writing reports and giving presentations.
• They also work as policy analysts for
  organizations.

• Political scientists also provide information
  that help in planning and carrying out policies.

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