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3.00 Credits
An introduction to public policy theory; analysis; comparative public policy; the policymaking process; and selected fields of public policy such as taxation, environmental protection, and employment. This course is crosslisted as SOCS 311. Formerly POSC 211 and SOCS 211. Not open to students who have received credit for POSC 211 or SOCS 211. Students may receive credit for either course but not both.
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3.00 Credits
The study of politics at the subnational levels in the United States. Various types of state and community political systems are examined. Research in the area of community power structures and the factors that explain such structures will be emphasized. Formerly POSC 268: Not open to students who have received credit for POSC 268.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the issues and techniques used in policy evaluation and in analysis: the fit between policy statements and program strategies, evaluation designs and the use of evaluation results. Specific case studies such as health, welfare, and employment will be evaluated. This course is cross-listed as SOCS 315. Students may receive credit for either course but not both.
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2.00 Credits
The course focuses on the "free exercise" and "establishment" clauses of the First Amendment. It will involve discussions of significant Supreme Court decisions and, to some degree, other cases moving through state and federal courts involving the religion clauses. Various approaches to Constitutional interpretation will be evaluated and discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course develops theoretical approaches to the study of the interrelationship between international political and economic factors. It then applies these approaches to analyze the historical development of the international political economy and specific issues and problems.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed not only to educate students about military basics but also to broaden student understanding of the political environment in which the defense establishment exists and the politics within the defense department. The course begins with introductory sessions on each military service to include basic organizational principles, services norms, organizational cultures, and chain of command. Subsequent class discussions cover a variety of contemporary issues such as current military actions, outsourcing, bureaucratic politics, the draft, base closures, women in combat, congressional oversight, "jointness," and the constitutional principle of civilian leadership over the U.S. military.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the U.S. Congress, including major actors, congressional structure, process, and interactions with other branches, levels, and outside groups, etc. The course will focus upon the rise of diverse political interests and their role in public policy, campaign finance, and elections through direct and indirect contact with Congress.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the major trends and developments in Asian politics. An important theme in this course is how Asian countries respond to competing policy needs in their pursuit of growth, political order, and national unity. The course casts a wide net, and examines politics in the three major sub-regions of Asia: East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The course pays special attention to issues of political economy and political culture in the region. The course also examines the Majors, Minors, Other Programs of Study, Course Descriptions Western and specifically U.S. relationship with Asia.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the structure, functions, and problems of the executive branch of government. Emphasis will be on the president's formal powers, political roles, personality, and relationships with other institutions of government.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines political parties, interest groups, and elections (including campaigns and voting behavior) within the broader context of American politics. It represents a part of the traditional political science inquiry into the question: "Who governs?"
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