Department of Political Science Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

UA 6.10

Title

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science Records

Creator

Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences, South Dakota State University

Dates

1981-2005

Extent

2.42 linear feet (2 records center boxes, 2 small document cases) photographs

Language

English

Repository

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Access note

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Preferred Citation

Name of item . College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science Records, UA 6.10. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

Political Science Program offers courses on American Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics and Public Law. The collection is composed of records regarding Municipal Institute held by the Political Science Department at South Dakota State University as well as material regarding the International Institute of Municipal Officials, the South Dakota Local Government Institute, and records produced by the Department of Political Science.

Historical Note

The first catalog of the college, 1884-1885, listed political economy as a course of instruction. Political economy was a common 19th century composite subject, which included not only political science and economics, but sociology as well. During the 1890's, departmental grouping began to be formed and political science courses were included in a succession of departments. In 1905, the Department of History and Political Science was created. This was the administrative home for these two disciplines until they were split in 1967.

Political science courses are designed to achieve several objectives: 1) convey the values and tradition of our democratic governmental institutions and processes and encourage students to assert their talents in preserving and nurturing those values and traditions through participation in the body politic; 2) promote global awareness and understanding; 3) engender critical thinking and a high proficiency in communication skills; 4) serve the other social sciences as a cognate field; 5) provide the student majoring in political science with foundation and advanced courses in the many sub-disciplines of political science which, in turn, will contribute to the student's intellectual growth and occupational pursuits.

Political Science is now merged into the Department of Political, Sciences, Philosophy, and Religion.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into two series:

Series 1. Departmental records

Series 2. Municipal Institute records

Contents Note

The first catalog of the college, 1884-1885, listed political economy as a course of instruction. Political economy was a common 19th century composite subject, which included not only political science and economics, but sociology as well. During the 1890's, departmental grouping began to be formed and political science courses were included in a succession of departments. In 1905, the Department of History and Political Science was created. This was the administrative home for these two disciplines until they were split in 1967.

Political science courses are designed to achieve several objectives: 1) convey the values and tradition of our democratic governmental institutions and processes and encourage students to assert their talents in preserving and nurturing those values and traditions through participation in the body politic; 2) promote global awareness and understanding; 3) engender critical thinking and a high proficiency in communication skills; 4) serve the other social sciences as a cognate field; 5) provide the student majoring in political science with foundation and advanced courses in the many sub-disciplines of political science which, in turn, will contribute to the student's intellectual growth and occupational pursuits.

Political Science is now merged into the Department of Political, Sciences, Philosophy, and Religion.

Key Words

International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Interns (Legislative) -- South Dakota

Model United Nations.

Municipal Clerk Program.

Municipal Institute.

South Dakota Local Government Institute.

South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Department of History and Political Science.

South Dakota State University. Department of Political Science.

South Dakota State University. Department of History, Political, Sciences, Philosophy, and Religion.

Native American History Conference.

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Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.

South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.

Copyright note

Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.

Arranged and Described by

Crystal J. Gamradt, 1999 March 2, additions made 2008 August 14.