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3.00 Credits
3 hours A study of the politics and governing institutions of the principal nations in Western Europe, including an examination of the role of the European Union.
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3 hours Latin American countries share a common past of colonialism, war, poverty, authoritarianism, political instability and foreign intervention. They differ, however, in the way they have tried to deal with this legacy. Although more attention will be dedicated to understanding their collective experiences since 1945, this course examines the struggle for political and economic development from the time they became independent to the present.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours Prerequisites: POLS 2401. This course investigates the international relationships between the states of the Middle East as well as the global and regional powers that influence day-to-day relations among them. This course uses weekly read354 ings, daily discussion, a course paper and a presentation to explore how theory, history and current foreign policy among major players determine its international relations.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours This course explores the political, economic, and social challenges of Third World development. It covers a wide range of contemporary issues affecting developing countries, and focuses especially on policies aimed at reducing poverty and underdevelopment. In a world where 840 million people are malnourished, where nearly 1.3 billion people live on less than a dollar per day, and where dozens of countries constitute "failed states," the development challenges faced by the Third Worldare unquestionably one of the most important concerns of our time. The course is divided into four parts. In the first section of the course, we will consider critically some of the concepts and major theories used to study Third World development. In the second section, we will analyze the evolution of the nation-state in the Third World and significant political developments. In the third section, we will discuss some of the most important policy decisions affecting these countries. The final section of the course will focus on common contemporary issues.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours Prerequisites: POLS 2401. This course examines the environment and emerging security structures within Europe. It analyzes the changing nature of the European security environment since the creation of NATO, the fall of the Soviet Union, and the development of a separate EU structure. This course will also review the institutional structures along with the internal and external influences which drive European security issues.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours Prerequisites: POLS 2401. This course introduces students to the economic systems of the greater Middle East. Rich in oil and gas and yet poorly endowed with water and many necessary foodstuffs, the region faces unique challenges. While this wealth of natural energy reserves should provide ample opportunity for economic development, the reality of its absence forces students of the region to investigate the political decisions behind the economics. The course will investigate the paths of development chosen by the region as well as the political motives, leadership, and influential contextual factors behind such decisions.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours Cross listed as CRJU 4220. A study of the organization of the U.S. Intelligence. Community and selected other national intelligence services, including those of the People's Republic of China, Russia, and Israel.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An analysis of modern political thought with an emphasis upon the doctrines of nationalism, national socialism, communism, and capitalism.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours The course will focus on a variety of historical and contemporary figures to determine how their leadership styles and ideas on leadership have influenced and motivated both individuals and groups of people in the political sense. Assignments and discussion will center on what strategies, motivations, tactics, and actions constitute an effective political leader.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours The purpose of this course is to introduce the political science student to foundational theories of International Relations. Viewpoints of acceptable behavior and the nature of man have evolved continually in the field of international relations. We will examine this evolution as well as the role of the state as the continuing foundation of world politics.
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