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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the various theoretical and policy challenges facing the post-Cold War world, with an emphasis on examining alternative conceptions of and approaches to such challenges. Prereq., PSCI 2223. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
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3.00 Credits
Examines foundations, assumptions, objectives, dynamics, and methods of U.S. foreign policy since WWII. Gives special attention to domestic and external problems of adapting U.S. policy to the changing world environment. Prereq., PSCI 2223. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.
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3.00 Credits
Examines competing theoretical approaches to questions related to origins, development, and purposes of modern government in the United States; particular attention paid to impact of transformations in the underlying structure of the capitalist economy. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes how the American governmental and political system is structured to define, select, and implement national security policies. Examines roles of the president, Congress, bureaucracy, interest groups, and other actors. Prereq., PSCI 1101.
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3.00 Credits
Presents alternate theoretical frameworks for the explanation of international processes. Applies theories of conflict behavior and social organization to problems of war and peace. Prereq., PSCI 2223.
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3.00 Credits
Considers constitutional, political, and geographic factors in development of public policy affecting the use of natural resources and management of the environment; organization, procedures, and programs for use of natural resources; and administration of environmental policies. Prereq., PSCI 1101.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the rational choice approach to understanding social decision making. Examines possibilities for choosing rational courses of social action and concrete problems of rational decision making. Prereqs., PSCI 1101 or 2012. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.
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3.00 Credits
Examines principal actors in the legal system (police, lawyers, judges, citizens) and roles they play in the political process. Also examines differential treatment of varying economic groups. Prereq., PSCI 1101.
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3.00 Credits
Examines relationship between human behavior and legal system, looking closely at the voluntary relationship between the citizen and the state, the use of law to balance economic liberty and equality, support for civil liberties, and procedural, distributive, and retributive justice. Prereq., PSCI 1101.
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3.00 Credits
Comparatively analyzes development of the political systems and processes of European democracies. Emphasizes contemporary institutions, decision making patterns, and policy issues. Special attention to challenges of welfare systems. Prereq., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
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