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3.00 Credits
A survey of the major philosophical thinkers and thought from fifth-century BCE Greece to the present.
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3.00 Credits
This course analyzes the major political institutions of the American political system at the federal and state levels, considers major public policy issues and the interests that influence policy making, examines the civil and political rights of American citizens under the Constitution, and evaluates the democratic system of campaigns and elections.
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The course is an introduction to the study of comparative politics. It will provide the basis for understanding and comparing different political systems, political his tories, political attitudes, and political institutions. The course will introduce different approaches to and methodologies for comparing political phenomena. It will also familiarize students with global political geography.
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3.00 Credits
The course is a general survey of political theory with a particular focus on the classical forms of government and major concepts in political ideologies. The four chief goals of the course will be to increase the students' appreciation of political ideas and the particular ideas shaping Western Civilization (as a grounding for later explorations of non-Western traditions), to help students appreciate the contributions they can make to political life, to serve as a foundation for the department's upper level courses to follow, and to begin an inquiry into ethics and politics which will be continued in department seminars and the "capstone" seniorseminar.
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3.00 Credits
The course examines in depth several of the cuttingedge issues of international relations that profoundly affect our lives: revolution in information technology and transnational corporations and their impact on workplace; political conflicts precipitated by world population explosion, struggle for scarce resources, North vs. South rivalry, environmental pillage; problems of post-Cold War world order, nuclear proliferation, ethnic and nationalistic clashes, human rights, immigration and multiculturalism, peace and justice, conflict resolution. Prerequisite: PO 230 and at least two courses from PO 330, 336, 337, 345.
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3.00 Credits
The course examines the executive and legislative branches of government with particular emphasis on current controversies in presidential-congressional relations. Evaluating the constitutional duties and individual personalities of the politicians in each branch will give the course the opportunity to reflect on the distribution of power in the American political system. Prerequisite: PO 210.
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3.00 Credits
Considers the Supreme Court as a major policymaker in the American political system. Will include analysis of major doctrines of constitutional law through examination of the leading cases. Prerequisite: PO 210.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the legal protections of liberty in the First Amendment, including freedoms of speech, press, religion, and assembly. These issues are explored through major court decisions, supplementary materials and class debates. Prerequisite: PO 210.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the theory and practice of administration in the public sector. Topics will include the political environment of public administration, management of people and programs, administrative responsibility, and ethics.
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3.00 Credits
A systematic examination and evaluation of the main currents in American political thought as manifest in the key works of prominent thinkers. The course gives special attention to the role of democracy, capitalism, and individualism as guiding ideologies and uses a variety of materials to explore the development of current debates in American political life. Prerequisite: PO 210.
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