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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
An examination of public policy issues in terms of the criteria typically used in policy analysis, e.g., political dynamics, costs and benefits, decision making, administration, and budget implications. The specific issues vary according to the material available on them and their timeliness. Thus, in some years, the focus might be trade policy or economic policy more generally, while in other years, domestic social policy could be the focus. The central goal of exploring the issue using policy analysis criteria remains constant. The course is intended to be a research seminar with students producing and presenting a major project at the end of the term. Course may be repeated. Offered in alternate years.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the various forms of American political participation. The course focuses on such activities as elections, social movements, civil disobedience, and political violence. The class also examines the causes and effects of non-participation. A central goal is to investigate the democratic theories that underpin American politics. Course may be repeated. Offered fall semester.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Independent investigation of a topic selected in conference with the instructor and approved by the department. One meeting weekly; oral and written reports. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Admission by petition to or by invitation of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: One year of political science and permission of the instructor. Offered each semester.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines women's movements internationally and globally. It explores the variations in constructions of sex, gender and gender difference as well as the range of feminisms and women's movements that have emerged from these differing cultural, exonomic and political situations. Such topics as women and development, the sexual division of labor, health, the environment, the international traffic in women and human rights may be among those explored in the course. Offered fall semester. Same as: WMST 52.
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of the relationship between gender and politics from various theoretical perspectives. Focuses on the multiple ways that gender, race, and class have influenced political participation and political institutions at the at the grass roots, state, and national levels. Explores the construction of women's political interests and how those interests are, and have been, represented in political life in the United States. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
An analysis and examination of gender issues in international politics with either a regional or thematic focus. The central goal of the course will be to explore how gender, race, class, nation and sexuality are core components of the discourse and practice of international politics. Such topics as gender and Latin American politics, gender and international political economy, international women's organizing, and gender and postcolonial theory will be among those regularly presented. Offered annually.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the relationship between politics and economics in the U.S. The course begins with a theoretical exploration of the relationship democracy and capitalism and examines the differences between government and market solutions to collective action problems. The second component of the course examines the political practices of business, labor, and other political actors. The last part of the course builds on the first two in an assessment of a range of public policies in the U.S. including, for example, economic policies, industrial relations, and employment policy. Enrollment priority: Given to senior Political Sciences Majors. Prerequisite: PSCI 6 recommended. Offered in alternate years.
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4.00 Credits
The way in which policies are developed and decisions are made in the European Union today is studied. Topics include the decision-making institutions of the EU; the partition of authority between member states and the EU; the differing interests of member states; the roles of the bureaucracy and lobbyists; the process of enlargement; the foreign and security policies of the EU. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Students desiring an internship experience and wanting credit toward the political science major or minor must enroll in the practicum. The internship should be selected in consultation with the practicum director and must conform to all CLA and department requirements for a four-credit or a two-credit internship. The practicum will meet periodically during the semester to: 1) evaluate the internship work experience, 2) discuss links to related course theory, 3) receive training in applied field research, and 4) write a significant paper linking theory and internship learning. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Not normally repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in an appropriate upper level political science course. Offered every semester.
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4.00 Credits
Wars and numerous peacemaking initiatives have affected the Middle East's socio-economic and political development. Why has this region been marred by wars? Is the lack of democratic structures or strong regional organizations built on neo-liberal principles the problem? Or is it the legacy of imperialism and the continued interference of the great powers? This course will provide answers to these questions by studying three conflicts: (1) the Arab-Israeli conflict, especially the struggle between Israelis and Palestinians; (2) Lebanon's civil war (1975-1990); and (3) the U.S.-Iraq conflict (1991-present). Offered in alternate years.
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