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3.00 Credits
Analyzes development theory, case studies in development strategies, and the problems and promises of development: specifically issues of gender, environment, labor, corruption and poverty. The primary focus is on explanations for variation in level of development over time and across countries. Prereq., PSCI 2012, ECON 2020, IAFS 1000, or one upper-division PSCI course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the structure and organization of legislatures and process of statute lawmaking. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.
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3.00 Credits
History of China's external relations and theories of foreign policy decision making. Explores two vital bilateral relations (Sino-U.S. and Sino-Japanese) and several key issues (like Taiwan) in China's 21st century foreign policy. Prereq., PSCI 2012.
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3.00 Credits
Intensively analyzes and discusses major theories and issues of both contemporary political thought and the history of political philosophy. The topic is announced by the instructor, but might include analysis of concepts (justice, human rights, democracy, etc.) or major theories. Emphasizes advanced discussion plus individual research. Prereq., PSCI 2004.
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3.00 Credits
Offers subjects not covered by existing courses. Offered when the department approves a special topic. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours for different topics.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the politics of 20th century China to speculate on China's future in the 21st century. Begins with an extensive look at the political history of the People's Republic, before turning to social, cultural, economic, and political issues today. Concludes with an examination of Chinese foreign policy, with a focus on Sino-American relations. Prereq., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000.
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3.00 Credits
Studies developments in the former Soviet satellites and Yugoslavia, their governmental organizations, and their relation to the former Soviet Union and the West. Prereq., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
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3.00 Credits
Comparatively analyzes major urban systems in different political/economic setting and Third-World countries. Gives special attention to political and economic factors shaping urbanization processes and distinctive policy issues in these different settings. Prereqs., PSCI 1101 and 3071 recommended.
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Critically examines public policies designed to deal with major social, economic, and political problems facing contemporary American cities. Emphasizes evaluation of urban programs in welfare, education, crime, housing, and urban economic vitality. Prereq., PSCI 1101.
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Analyzes the causes and consequences of military intervention in politics, contrasting patterns of civil-military relations, and the problem of democratic control of the armed forces. Focuses on the Latin American military, with secondary attention to U.S. military. Prereq., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000, and PSCI or ROTC major.
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