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3.00 Credits
A general study of a political science topic designed to appeal to a broad student population. No Prerequisites. Credit, 3 hours. Offered as needed.
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This course examines one of the most dynamic areas of political science today: the common challenges facing newly democratizing nations, and the linkage between democracy and peace. Sub-topics that will be treated include: the need for effective leadership, elite and mass political culture, the problem of respecting civil liberties, and the differing varieties of democracy from around the world. Prerequisite: POLS 131. Offered fall semester of odd years.
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A study of the role of public opinion and voting in American democracy. The course will examine several issues, including formation of political opinions and attitudes, how opinions are organized through ideology and partisanship, the content of opinions in relation to specific public policies, and how opinions shape and alter individual voter's choices and determine election outcomes. Prerequisite: POLS 233 Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester, even years.
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A study of the politics of Congress including such topics as representation, congressional elections, party leadership, the committee system, legislative process, floor voting, congressional policy-making, relations with other branches of government, and congressional reform proposals. Prerequisite: POLS 233 or consent of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester, even years.
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An examination of the office of President in the American political system including such topics as establishment and development of the office, the presidential selection process, the Vice-Presidency, roles of the President, Presidential power and decision-making, and an evaluation of the Presidency. Prerequisite: POLS 233 or consent of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester, odd years.
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A description, analysis, and evaluation of how three intermediary agencies- political parties, interest groups, and mediatransmit and convey public demands. An emphasis will be placed on how these agencies attempt to influence election outcomes and shape public policy in American politics. Prerequisite: POLS 233. Offered spring semester of even years.
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3.00 Credits
A core course that both establishes the rationale and frameworks for comparing politics within states, and an in-depth examination of at least one country from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Prerequisite: POLS 131. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semester, even years.
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This course will tackle the fluid nature of challenges to United States national interest and security. After a thorough grounding in the actors and process involved in foreign policy-making, students will be assigned case studies in order to examine concrete situations and use of real-world models. Prerequisite: POLS 235 Offered spring semester of odd years.
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The detailed study of a particular subject in the field of political science. Prerequisite: POLS 131 or consent of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered as needed.
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An examination of the United States Constitution--its origins, development, and interpretation by the federal courts. Case study method is used to study the major Supreme Court cases concerning the Constitution. Strongly recommended for Pre-Law students. Prerequisites: POLS 233, HIST 231, 232, or consent of the instructor. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester, even years.
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