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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for political science majors and non-majors alike. It introduces students to major thinkers and themes that have shaped our thinking about politics. While the course may include authors from any period in the history of political thought, the guiding purpose is the illumination of contemporary theoretical divisions. (Every semester)
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3.00 Credits
(Same as IAF 253) This course is designed for political science majors and non-majors alike. The course surveys the diplomatic, military, economic, legal, and organizational theories and variables that shape our understanding of relations between countries. Special emphasis is placed on contemporary world problems such as the environment, human rights, conflict, population, and poverty. (Every semester)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: POL 101 or 200 or 253, or consent of the instructor. The purpose of this course is to train students in how to analyze political phenomena in a rigorous and scientific manner. This knowledge requires an understanding of two different components: research design and statistics. In the first component, students will learn how to discriminate between theories, pose proper research questions, construct a relevant hypothesis, make valid causal inferences, operationalize concepts, and test their hypotheses. The latter component offers the student a 'statistical toolbox' to use as s/he pursues thescientific study of all things political. (Every semester)
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of Western European political systems in terms of their institutions, political processes, and behavior. Emphasis on comparative analysis with examples drawn from the full range of European parliamentary democracies. (Every two years)
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3.00 Credits
This course treats the major problems of development in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Special emphasis is placed on the interaction of domestic political, social, and economic variables in determining the pace and character of the development process. (Every two years)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the history and political trends of the region. The forces of change such as nationalism, Islamic revivalism, the Arab-Israeli peace process, and regional conflicts are given special attention. (Every two years)
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3.00 Credits
(Same as WGS 314) Prerequisite: POL 253/IAF 253. This course offers an opportunity to learn about the status of women in developing countries, in general, and the role of women in development, in particular. The course examines the substance and direction of interactions among women, their political structures, and economic systems throughout the developing world. Multiple perspectives and models are explored, including, but not limited to, dependency theory, modernization theory, globalization, feminist sociology, and post modernism. (Every two years)
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3.00 Credits
(Same as AFR 330) This course explores the unique political experiences of racial minorities with particular emphasis on both traditional (eg., voting, office holding, and lobbying) and non-traditional (e.g., riots/protests, music, mass movements) efforts to gainpolitical stamina. The course will focus on the quality of minority political leadership, ideology, participation, representation, and strategies for empowerment. (Every two years)
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3.00 Credits
(Same as WGS 332) Prerequisite: POL 101 or consent of instructor This course examines the legal and political efforts of women to obtain equality in American society. The course focuses on 1) the landmark legal cases and the important political milestones on the path towards full gender equality; 2) the challenges facing women seeking leadership roles in politics and society; 3) the actual and potential impacts women have on political institutions and policy outcomes; and 4) current public policy areas that have a significant impact on the lives of women and girls. (Every two years)
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requite: POL 101 or consent of instructor A survey of the politics of the southern states with emphasis placed on recent political trends, prominent personalities, and unique cultural attributes. Attention is given to the implications of federal policy on the southern states in the areas of civil and voting rights as well as on state and local government structures with Georgia serving as a primary case study. (Every two years)
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