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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This introduction to U.S. foreign policy and how it is made combines a study of world politics, American political processes and current events. The course focuses on actors and policy processes, including the role of Congress, the President, interest groups, the mass media and public opinion (among others), and the influence of ideology on U.S. foreign policy. The course examines several 20th-century international crises, asking: what lessons were learned by these experiences, and how do these episodes illuminate the formation of foreign policy in the United States? The post-Cold War world is examined as a context of current challenges to American foreign policy. Prerequisite: PO 111 or PO 131; Every Other Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
The role of states in the federal system is analyzed. Structure and problems of state and local governments are examined. Prerequisite: PO 131; Every Third Year, All
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3.00 Credits
The relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government in the United States. Readings cover the following issues: the intent of the founding fathers; the evolution of political parties and their impact on relations between the first and second branches; conflicts over foreign policy and war making powers; and the growth of the imperial presidency after World War II. Prerequisite: PO 131; Every Year, Spring
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PO 101, PO 111 or PO 131
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1.00 Credits
Independent Study in Political Science
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3.00 Credits
This advanced seminar focuses on in-depth critical analysis of current issues and themes in international relations. It may deal with topics from issues of war, peace and security, to the politics of the international economy, emerging international cultural norms, and international law. The course requires careful reading, intensive class discussion and multiple writing assignments. Prerequisite: PO 111 or PL 101; Every Other Year, Spring
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3.00 Credits
The relationship between democratic ideas and practices in the formulation of public policy is analyzed. Topics include the nature of the citizen and community, the role of the community in policy making, and the ethics of political choice. Major policy issues include election reforms, racial inequality, the environment, and welfare and human rights in foreign policy. Students are expected to participate in group projects and discussions and do extensive analytical writing. Prerequisite: PO 131, PO 215 or PO 216; Every Other Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the nature and development of international law. Topics covered are: sources of international law conventions, treaties, custom, general principles, judicial decisions and the teaching of publists; international law and municipal law; the role of states and individuals in international law; the International Court and international organizations; international law and the international economy; the management of international conflict, dispute settlement and sovereign immunity. Prerequisites: PO 111; one course from PO level 200; Every Other Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a comparative study of political institutions, forms of governments, leaders, socioeconomic processes, development strategies, cultures and traditions, and foreign policies of the First, Second and Third World countries with a view to providing cross-cultural and cross-national explanations regarding similarities and differences between and among nation-states. Prerequisites: PO 101; one course from PO level 200; Every Year, Spring
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MA 117, PO 131
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