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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of comparative government. The course examines a variety of national approaches to common political problems, such as those of who rules, of how much power is reserved for the government, of how power is transferred, of how decisions are made and who is consulted, of how the government can gain popular support, and of what goals society should pursue. Several Western, Marxist, and Third World government systems will be examined in an historical context. No prerequisites. Required for political science major. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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Study of the behavioral approach to politics. An investigation of the methodology and assumption of selected behavioral studies in politics. Prerequisite: Political Science Major or Political Science Minor. Must be taken before Senior year. Must be taken before taking Public Service Internship, PL 400A. Students strongly encouraged to take MA 111A, Basic Statistics, prior to taking PL 202A. Required for Political Science major. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
This course will consider the American vision of government from its roots in the thought of Locke, Calvin and Montesquieu and its institutionalization by Madison, Hamilton, Jefferson and other founders, through its development by Lincoln in the Civil War period and by Roosevelt and Johnson in the New Deal and Great Society eras. The course will concentrate on analyzing the writing of these various thinkers while focusing on themes such as freedom, property, rights, constitutionalism, equality and the role of government. No prerequisites required. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement, pending approval. Three hours a week.
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Application of comparative methodology to the study of foreign policies of a variety of state actors, from the weak to the powerful, in the world political system. Topics include security and economic interests, foreign policy values and assumption, diplomatic strategies, and domestic political influences on foreign policy. Systematic approaches to the study of foreign policy, including case analysis, will be applied to contemporary issues. Prerequisite: PL 102A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement.Three hours a week.
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A general survey of political structures, processes and problems in the developing nations, with specific examples from the experiences of representative countries. Prerequisite: PL 102A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the work of representative lawmaking bodies in American government. Powers of the legislature. The committee system. Executive participation in the legislative process. Interest groups. Policy determination. Prerequisite: PL 101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
The face-to-face interactions between citizens and governments in states and communities are the central focus of this course. This course will examine what various governments and officials do, how and when they do it. This course will discuss the institutions and policies of state and local governments and also consider the effect of outside factors such as federalism, grass roots participation, interest groups and political parties of governing. No prerequisites. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement, pending approval. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
A study of presidential powers and the role of the presidency in modern times. Prerequisite: PL 101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the process by which Americans choose elected officials. Topics such as voting behavior, fundraising, the role of the media in campaigning and campaign ethics will be discussed. Prerequisite: PL 101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines what ordinary citizens think about politics, the origins of these attitudes, and what role public opinion plays in the American political system. Significant attention will be paid to the techniques of survey research by which we measure public opinion. Prerequisite: PL 101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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