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1.25 Credits
Links the study of democratic theories with an interdisciplinary approach to issues at the intersection of democracy and technology, such as participation, freedom of speech, access with regard to diversity, and income inequality. (General Education Code(s): IS.) E. Pasotti
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1.25 Credits
Examines military regimes, transitions to civilian rule, and politics of democratization in contemporary Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Focus on the contradictions and legacies of transition politics, the challenges of democratizing political institutions, and the political and social consequences of neoliberalism. Emphasis on human rights, citizens' movements (especially feminisms), changing dynamics of civil society, and contemporary efforts to deepen democracy and extend meaningful citizenship to subaltern social groups and classes. Prerequisite(s): course 140C or permission of instructor. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Considers major theoretical themes from comparative politics in East Asia and through the lens of gender politics. Each week introduces the basic history and local politics of a different Asian country, highlighting political issues relating to women in that particular country, and then examines how Asian women challenge our theories about politics. (General Education Code(s): E.) A. Clear
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1.25 Credits
Upper-division introduction to international relations, international organizations, international political economy, foreign policy, conflict, and war. Explores a range of theories, issues and cases that are of interest to students of international affairs and are helpful in understanding recurring patterns of global conflict and cooperation. Addresses the nexus between domestic politics and the foreign policy of states. Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only. R. Lipschutz
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1.25 Credits
Addresses whether and how global organizations are changing the international system. Examines multilateral institutions, regional organizations, and nonstate actors. Overriding aim is to discern whether these global organizations are affecting the purported primacy of the state. Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only. A. Clear
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1.25 Credits
Genesis and theories of conflict and war and their avoidance (past, present, future). Relationship between foreign policy and intra- and interstate conflict and violence. National security and the security dilemma. Non-violent conflict as a normal part of politics; violent conflict as anti-political; transformation of conflict into social and interstate violence. Interrelationships among conduct of war, attainment of political objectives, and the end of hostilities. Civil and ethnic wars. Political economy of violence and war. Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Analyzes concepts, movements, and institutions fostering transnational community. Compares and contrasts functional and federal approaches; the roles of the European, Atlantic Union, and Pan-African Movements; and explores efforts at socio-economic transformation via institutions such as the European Union, Council of Europe, NATO, OSCE, and African Union. Enrollment restricted to politics and politics/Latin American and Latino studies combined majors during priority enrollment. J. Marcum
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1.25 Credits
Provides overview of U.S. foreign policy formulation: considers how U.S. political culture shapes foreign policy; examines governmental actors involved: the president, executive branch agencies, and Congress; then considers non-governmental actors: the media, interest groups, and public opinion. (Formerly How U.S. Foreign Policy Gets Made.) Enrollment restricted to politics and politics/ Latin American and Latino studies combined majors. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Explores intellectual and empirical trends shaping the U.S. relationship with the global economy. Traces debates about liberalism and interventionism, surveys post-war American foreign economic policy and discusses varieties of capitalism emerging around the world. (General Education Code(s): IS.) R. Schoenman
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1.25 Credits
Examines legal regulation of international violent conflict. Students examine development of normative standards within international law and creation of institutions to both adjudicate violations and regulate conduct. (Also offered as Legal Studies 171. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only. The Staff
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