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4.00 Credits
4 sem. hrs. Focuses on the political and economic development of Latin America. Topics include populism, revolutionary movements, bureaucratic authoritarian regimes, transitions to democracy, and economic globalization. Concludes with a discussion of U.S./Latin American relations in the new millennium. Staff.
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4 sem. hrs. Examines political, economic and social development of Africa, with special attention to the legacy of colonialism and the cold-war era and their impact on contemporary national-building projects. Topics include conflict and identity, democracy and development, the state and civil society, military governance, and Africa's role in regional and international politics. Connell.
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4 sem. hrs. Examines the politics of the Middle East (near East and North Africa). Emphasizes the search for legitimacy by the Arab regimes, the role of women in Arab societies, the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism, Israeli society and politics, and important regional and international issues. Beattie.
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4 sem. hrs. Analyzes problems encountered by developing countries, such as decolonization, the formation of a national identity; military interventions in politics; the development of representative government; challenges posed by powerful companies and nation states; and the need to combat poverty, illiteracy, and economic underdevelopment. Focuses on case-studies from the Asia- Pacific region. Abuza.
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4.00 Credits
4 sem. hrs. Analyzes the politics of Western Europe, focusing on the formation of European political cultures (including how and why they differ from American political culture), political ideological struggle, parties, institutions, the emergence of the European Union, and the major challenges facing the citizens of Europe today. Beattie.
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4 sem. hrs. Analyzes the politicization of the world's major religions over the last four decades, including the appearance of religious extremists. Discusses where and why this phenomenon has occurred and the impact of an increasing politicization of religion on domestic and international politics. Beattie.
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4 sem. hrs. Compares national liberation and terrorist groups from around the world in order to understand the modus operandi, goals, and tactics of terrorist organizations. Examines the differences between national liberation groups and terrorist cells as well as the evolution of terrorism from Marxist inspired groups to religious extremism. Abuza.
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4 sem. hrs. Analyzes the U.S. ascendance into global leadership, and America's role in international politics from the Cold War to the present. Explores the historical evolution of American foreign policy and examines in-depth main foreign policymaking actors. Also considers the influences of U.S. foreign policy on the present-day volatile international system. Simulation game provides hands-on experience. Park.
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4 sem. hrs. Examines four eras in French political history: the feudal era, post-revolutionary republican and imperial France, the post-WWII period know as "the 30 glorious years," and France in Europe. Foreach period, examines the nature of the political institutions, its key political actors, and its dominant social and economic characteristics. Beattie.
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4.00 Credits
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: COMM 122 or consent of the instructor. Explores changes since the country's first multiracial elections in 1994 and the extent to which the society reflects the values of its post-apartheid constitution in the daily life of its citizens, with attention not only to political rights but also to economic and social rights. Students produce publishable articles on their experience. Connell.
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