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3.00 Credits
F, S. An introduction to the primary theories and political issues in international relations, including examination of the causes of war, international organizations, foreign policy making, the politics of the world economy, and other political issues of transnational character, e.g., terrorism, AIDS, and the environment. S5 904N Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the University Honors College. Credits: 3
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(1-Arr-1) F, S. (Credit/No Credit) A role-playing class in which students are trained to represent attorneys and witnesses in a mock trial competition. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the chairperson of Pre-legal Studies Committee. The course may be repeated for a total of six semester hours, but no more than two semester hours may count toward the Political Science major or the Political Science minor. Students may pay expenses associated with registration, travel, room and meal charges while attending competition. Credits: 1
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1.00 Credits
(1-Arr-1) F, S.? A role-playing simulation in which students represent attorneys in simulated appellate court competitions.? Students will attend at least one competition per semester of enrollment as determined by the instructor, with learning activities ranging from oral arguments to the preparation of written legal briefs.? The course may be repeated for a total of six semester hours, but no more than two semester hours may count toward the Political Science major or the Political Science minor. Students may pay expenses associated with registration, travel, room and meal charges while attending competition. Prerequisites & Notes: Restricted to students selected to represent EIU at the moot court competitions designated by the department; completion of the fall semester course or permission of instructor is required for registration in the spring semester course. Credits: 1
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3.00 Credits
S. (Credit/No Credit) This course is designed to prepare students for the Model Illinois Government simulation held in Springfield. At the simulation, students take a hands-on approach to understanding the legal authority, structure, functions and processes of the state legislature in Illinois. The course may be repeated for a total of three semester hours, but no more than two semester hours may count toward the Political Science major or the Political Science minor. Students may pay expenses associated with registration, travel, room and meal charges while attending the simulation. Prerequisites & Notes: Restricted to students selected to represent EIU at the simulation. Credits: 1
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3.00 Credits
On Demand. Structures, functions, processes and leadership of state, county and city governments, including analysis of political, constitutional and policy issues facing state and local legislators, executives, administrators and judges. S5 902 Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the University Honors College. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
S. An interdisciplinary study of current global problems. Four different social scientific approaches will be used to analyze complex questions regarding the survival of humanity given current threats to our environments, cultures, geopolitical affiliations, and socioeconomic structures. Topics may include famine, terrorism, information control, and disease, among others. Course may not be repeated. Cross-listed with CSC/ECN/GEG/SOC 3100. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
F. This course examines the political process of American foreign policy making. Special attention is devoted to the influence of the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the American governmental institutions that make foreign policy, including the President, Congress, the CIA, the State Department, and the National Security Council. The course also examines security challenges facing the United States, including terrorism, drug trafficking, and military intervention abroad. WI Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
S. An analysis of the development, scope and functions of general and regional international organizations and the process of international integration. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
F.?International Terrorism is a course designed to give the student an understanding of terrorism as a political tool.? The class will examine the various motivations behind political terrorism, what groups use terrorism as a political tool and why, trends in political terrorism, and problems which states (especially relatively open, pluralist democracies) have in facing the challenge of political terrorism. ?WI Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
F. This course examines European politics using a thematic and comparative approach addressing a broad range of issues and countries. The course also explores the history, policies and politics of the European Union. WI Prerequisites & Notes: PLS 1003 or 2253G or permission of the instructor. Credits: 3
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