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3.00 Credits
Closely examines the various understandings of democracy, the arguments for and against democracy, and the progress of and prospects for democratic politics in the United States. Particular attention is paid to economic, social, and political developments in the United States that affect popular sovereignty, political equality, and liberty. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Exposes students to current issues in the political economy of development. Subjects range from globalization, democratization, and economic development. Specifically, the course explores the international and domestic determinants of economic development with special reference to currency markets, foreign direct investment, trade, and democratization. Prereqs., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000, ECON 2010 and 2020, and one upper-division PSCI course. Same as INVS 4302. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking or contemporary societies.
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3.00 Credits
Broadly examines political topics as they are presented in important literary works and analyzes the possibilities involved in using the literary mode to present political teachings. Prereq., PSCI 2004. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Examines theoretical arguments and case studies of interactions of ideas, interests, and institutions in policymaking. Analyzes processes through which ideas come to the public agenda, how institutional settings shape those ideas, and why some ideas and interests are more successful. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Encourages intellectual discipline and critical thinking by examining pressing political values from multiple analytic perspectives. Enables students to participate in oral and written discussions. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Implementation of rights and liberties in America. Examines fundamental issues of free speech, press, association, and religion along with rights to due process and equal protection under the law. Prereq., PSCI 2481. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Examines in depth various philosophical and legal justifications of First Amendment rights of speech, press, association, and religion. Assesses these justifications in relation to broader normative theories of liberal democracy. Prereq., PSCI 2004. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2481. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the principal issues confronting humanity that affect stability and survivability and their economic, social, and political implications. Prereq., PSCI 2012 or 2223. Restricted to seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Studies several Latin American countries in some depth including history and contemporary politics. Teaches students to listen to and evaluate different sides of political controversies, and critically evaluate arguments. Prereqs., PSCI 2012 or IAFS 1000, and junior or senior standing. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Subjects are chosen and arrangements are made to suit the needs of each student. Independent study is for upper-division students who have completed 9 credit hours of political science and who have an overall GPA of at least 3.00. Not more than 6 credit hours of independent study may be credited toward the minimum requirements in the political science major. A special independent study approval agreement form must be obtained from the department. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., PSCI 1101.
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