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Examines the political status and activities of Mexican Americans and other Latino groups (Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans) in the U.S. Also covers Latino political attitudes and behaviors; Latino efforts to influence the major national, state, and local institutions of the American government; and public policy concerns of Latinos. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/ seniors. Same as ETHN 4136. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: cultural and gender diversity.
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Examines the place of rights in American politics. Analyzes the central role political morality plays in the resolution of conflicting and competing rights. Prereq., PSCI 1101.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes international organizations to determine whether they are an effective instrument for achieving peace and security and for the promotion of human welfare. Prereq., PSCI 2223.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the body of law that regulates relations between nation states and provides a framework for the solving of common problems. Explores its nature and effectiveness as well as its adaptability to a changing environment. Prereq., PSCI 2223.
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Covers European and Atlantic regionalism. Discusses such communities as the Council of Europe, NATO, EFTA, and OECD, and provides a detailed examination of the European Union. Looks at theories of integration, problems of partnership and interdependence, rival nationalisms and strategic doctrines, and problems of the post-Cold War era. Prereq., PSCI 2223.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the nature and scope of American constitutional principles as developed by the U.S. Supreme Court: federalism, jurisdiction of the federal courts, separation of powers, the taxing power, and the commerce power. Involves the case method. Prereq., PSCI 1101 and junior or senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of PSCI 4241. Emphasizes war power, powers of the president, citizenship, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil War amendments. Involves the case method. Not open to freshmen. Prereq., PSCI 1101 or instructor consent.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes ethnic identity as a factor in contemporary politics. Deals extensively with the role of ethnic groups in political mobilization, the development of national collective consciousness, nation building, and international relations. Explores the influence of religion, language, history, culture and class on ethnic group formation and behavior.
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Examines continuity and change in legal treatment of sex and gender. Using the case method, explores areas of the law including equal protection analysis, affirmative action, and privacy rights. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Same as WMST 4271. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: cultural and gender diversity.
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3.00 Credits
Considers how political power is used to achieve economic ends and to shape the operations of market economies. Focuses on economic conflicts as political contests, and explores how politics shapes the course of economic development as well as the basis of social and political life. Prereq., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000. Recommended prereq., ECON 2020. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
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