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An examination of Russia today. Areas covered include its political system: political parties, government, and personalities. Contemporary society is also included: workers, farmers, intellectuals, women, youth, consumers, nationalities, and others. What is life like in a post-communist society Future trends 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
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This course is organized around current controversies in American society such as those involving affirmative action, taxation, welfare to workfare, and abortion. Through an analysis of these issues, students will become familiar with some of the major texts and ideas in contemporary political theory, as well as develop the concepts necessary to participate intelligently in current debates. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: MJ-AMER- Amer Thought & Value, MJ-AMER-Advanced Cat Elective, MJ-LAWS-Law & Society Elective
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An examination of the civil rights movement as well as other related historical and contemporary documents and events influencing the continued struggle for justice by African Americans. Issues such as busing, affirmative action, selected Supreme Court decisions, legislative enactments, economic inequality, and electoral and protest politics will be reviewed. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: MN-AFR AMR STD-Hist & Pol Tht, MJ-AMER- Amer Thought & Value, MJ-AMER-Advanced Cat Elective, GE-INTERCULT NORTH AMERICA
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This course deals with the United States Congress. This class will examine the institutional development of Congress, elections, the legislative process and how Congress interacts with other political institutions and actors including the president, the judiciary, political parties, interest groups and the public. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: MJ-AMER-Amer Politics, GE TOPICS SOCIAL SCIENCE
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This course will explore the nature and role of the United Nations as it affects and is affected by world politics. Issues to be covered will include conflict resolution, economic development, peacekeeping, and human rights. Special features of this course will include classroom simulations of UN organizations and possible participation at the National Model UN organizations and possible participation at the National Model UN Conference in New York. There will be a final exam, a country position paper and a research project (20 pages). Participation will be a major part of the grade. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: MJ-AMER-America in the World, MJ-AMER-Advanced Cat Elective, GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
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An analysis of the historical roots of U.S. involvement in post-World War II Vietnam. The source of strength and weakness manifested by our American foes and friends in the region and, most importantly, the dynamics of U.S. policy and performance in both their military and political dimensions will be studied. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: MJ-AMER-America in the World, MJ-AMER-Advanced Cat Elective, GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
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The emphasis of the course is on the development of four basic skills that will help students think critically and creatively: (1) conceiving and developing questions and hypotheses for research purpose; (2) collecting data to aid research; (3) analyzing data, including the use of traditional research methods, statistics, and computer; and (4) writing clearly, forcefully, and logically about social science. Class will be in a lecture-discussion format including some laboratory work in the College's computer lab. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: GE TOPICS SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Examination of the major characteristics of American political parties and interest groups. Particular emphasis will be placed on American electoral behavior and on determining the effectiveness of various party functions including socialization, structuring, and moderation of conflict; recruitment of political leadership; and the running of government. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: MJ-AMER- Amer Thought & Value, MJ-AMER-Advanced Cat Elective
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An examination of the structures and processes of state and local government. Particular attention will be paid to the shaping of public policy in New Jersey and the roles played by the different branches of government in such issues as housing, taxation, and business-related matters. Guest speakers. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department Course Attributes: MJ-AMER- Amer Thought & Value, MJ-AMER-Advanced Cat Elective
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This seminar will provide Ramapo students with a unique opportunity to study the United Nations and contemporary issues in world affairs through a series of high-level briefings, workshops, and simulations and seminar sessions in New York and at the United Nations. Diplomats, UN officials, and representatives of non-governmental organizations will be guest speakers on topics including human rights, war and peace issues, economic development and the global environment. Ramapo students will also get an opportunity to interact with university students from across the United States and around the world who will also participate in this seminar. Daily sessions in New York. Because of the unique nature of this program, an additional fee of approximately $400 will be charged. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College Political Science Department
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