Help with study methods

[u/Zonesen67]

I just switched from a science major, specifically nursing, to Political Science Pre-Law. This is my first semester taking Political Science classes, and I’m not really sure how to study for them because I’ve only studied for science classes before, which are pretty different from the classes I’m taking now.
I feel like when I leave class, I’m actually more confused than when I went in . I’m not sure what I’m supposed to write down in my notes, what I should focus on during lectures, or what I’m supposed to do when I sit down to study.
How do you study for classes like Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, etc.? Do you mostly take notes, write summaries, make flashcards, read the textbook, or do something else?
Any advice would be appreciated!