And your class illustrates what poli sci should be; not current events. But I’d argue that having a class that discusses the theory of American jurisprudence (significant court cases) opens American students’ minds to more relevant and current aspects of judicial review (thus knowing a Supreme Court justice’s name when given a selection of names).
Full disclosure: I hated the required lower division class, but I really liked my upper division courses–especially those in comparative politics and development. I’m glad I didn’t base my decision to major in poli sci on that one class.
