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  • PSCI 168: Terrorism

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    Americans have paid closer attention to terrorism after the September 11, 2001 attacks. However, terrorism is neither new nor a distinctive threat to the United States. In fact, terrorist attacks have been commonplace since 1945. This course presents an overview of terrorism's evolution in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. This course is divided into four parts. Part one provides a historical overview of terrorism and distinguishes it from other forms of political violence. Part two compares and contrasts ethno-nationalists and religious terrorist organizations, showing that both groups, while informed by different mindsets, use terrorist tactics in an attempt to achieve clear political ends. Part three examines the evolving strategic logic of suicide terrorism. Part four shows how the forces of globalization are changing the scope and strategies terrorist groups employ.
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  • PSCI 169: Peacemaking and Peacekeeping in the 21st Century

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    This course examines approaches to maintaining international peace and security and how they may have changed in the twenty-first century. It addresses peacemaking in the context of both intra and interstate war, although it focuses particularly on the challenge of resolving civil conflict. Various approaches to mediation and their effectiveness will be addressed, as will the sustainability of negotiated versus military settlements and the effectiveness of peacekeeping and peace building. The course will also consider philosophical debates on the propriety of intervention in light of traditional norms of international relations, particularly sovereignty and noninterference, and the difficulty of reconciling humanitarian interests with the rules governing state behaviors. Offered in alternate years.
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  • PSCI 170: The United Nations System and the International Community

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    On-site exposure to the realities of international politics in the United Nations context. An examination of the evolution of the United Nations and the network of international institutions associated with it. An analysis of the role played by the United Nations in the larger international community. Classes are conducted at the Drew University facilities near the U.N. in New York City. Prerequisite: PSCI 4. Corequisite: PSCI 172 and PSCI 171 (optional). Offered annually.
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  • PSCI 171: United Nations Community Internship

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    All students are encouraged to work at an internship with one of the many organizations associated with the UN. Internships substantially enrich your UN semester academic experience, often provide greater access to the related workinds of the UN itself, and provide you with a usefel firsthand view of careers related to the UN and the broader international community of organizations. This practicum helps students evaluate the work experience through a reflective paper and journal, and identify appropriate links with related course concepts and theory. Internships will normally require you to work for a total of 15 hours, usually spread over 3 days a week. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: PSCI 4. Corequisite: PSCI 170 and 172. Offered annually.
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  • PSCI 172: Research Seminar on the United Nations

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    Students conduct research on selected topics related to the United Nations and its role in the larger international system. Assignments include the preparation of a major research paper designed to develop techniques appropriate to the analysis of international affairs. Classes are conducted at the Drew University facilities near the U.N. plaza in New York City. Prerequisite: PSCI 4. Corequisite: PSCI 170 and PSCI 171 ( optional). Offered annually.
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  • PSCI 173: Internship Project in Washington

    8.00 Credits
    Drew University

    An educational experience that allows students to test classroom hypotheses in a "real world" political environment. Students work in an approved government or government-related office. Evaluation of work performance is made by a field supervisor, and students are required to write one or more analytical papers related to the experience. Required readings in the academic literature provide a foundation for understanding and interpreting the internship experience. Signature of instructor required for registration. Corequisite: PSCI 174. Offered spring semester.
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  • PSCI 174: Policy Making in Washington

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A seminar focusing on the interactions among individuals and institutions that characterize the policy process in Washington. Includes meetings with active participants in the policy process: members of Congress and officials of the executive branch, the judiciary, political parties, interest groups, and the press. Seminar meetings are built around discussion of current policy issues but also include instruction in research methods that aid students in successfully pursuing the research project required under PSCI 175. Signature of instructor required for registration. Corequisite: PSCI 173. Offered spring semester.
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  • PSCI 175: Research Projects:Washington

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    Preparation of research projects to develop research techniques in the area of American politics. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester.
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  • PSCI 176: Contemporary British Politics

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    A discussion and an analysis of current issues in British politics with an emphasis on the impact these issues have on the functioning and development of the British political system. Explores such topics as the roles of Parliament, cabinet government, the prime minister, political parties, and interest groups. Outside speakers who are active politicians and field trips to political institutions and events are an integral part of this course. Required of all students and offered in the London program. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: HIST 176.
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  • PSCI 182: Research Tutorial

    4.00 Credits
    Drew University

    Each student conducts research and writes a paper on a topic approved by the London program instructor. The project stresses normal library research as well as personal interviews and other out-of-class experiences as part of the research process. Students are urged to consult with their home campus adviser about their topic before going to London. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: THEA 182 HIST 198 ENGL 182.
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