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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Growth and development of American cities; their political organization, functions, legal powers, and position in the federal system. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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1.00 Credits
An exploration of the political culture and institutions of Mexico and Central America, focusing on the effects of globalization, economic integration, regime type, political change, and the role of the United States.The region's vast diversity and complexities are examined but with an emphasis on the interdependent nature of country relationships. Prerequisite: PS 238 or 240.
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1.00 Credits
An examination of the sources, evolution, and outcomes of political violence and revolution, emphasizing the reasons, justifications, and rationalizations for violence in its various manifestations within nation-states.The intersection between violence, religion, and politics will be explored, as well as sources and types of terrorism. Prerequisites: PS 238, 240, and at least junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Directed readings and inquiry into selected areas in politics and government (offered upon demand and at convenience of the instructor).
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1.00 Credits
With the approval of the faculty advisor, qualified students may register for this course.
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1.00 Credits
An advanced seminar course that surveys the relationships between international politics and economics. Contending theoretical approaches to explaining a variety of IPE phenomena-from mainstream to radical-will be considered and criticallyexamined.Topically, this course covers issues ranging from trade, debt, aid, and development to the role of states, multinational corporations, and international institutions. An emphasis will be placed upon threats to political and economic stability in developing countries. Prerequisites: PS 235, 238, and at least junior standing.
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1.00 Credits
An advanced course focusing on the patterns of socioeconomic and political development in the Americas, with emphases on the hemispheric effects of globalization and the United States' hegemonic status in the region. Marxist, neoliberal, and globalization theories are utilized to better understand development in Latin America. Prerequisite: senior standing.
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1.00 Credits
An advanced course addressing the theoretical issues generated by the wave of democratization that began in the early 1970s. It explores democracy's diverse understandings and practices with an emphasis on comparative analyses of transitions from authoritarian rule and the problems associated with democratic consolidation. Prerequisite: PS 238.
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1.00 Credits
Explores the relationship between religion and politics in America. Emphasis is placed on the role of religion in American culture and how religion affects politics. Also listed as HON 450, this course may be counted by Honors Program students toward fulfillment of their course requirements. (Also listed as RE 450.) Prerequisites: at least junior standing and consent.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: senior standing.
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