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4.00 Credits
Rights of citizens as elaborated through the Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment to include freedom of speech and press, freedom of religion, privacy, discrimination and criminal rights. Recommended for Political Science majors and advanced general students. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
Powers and limitations of the national judiciary, Congress and the presidency. Course also addresses the relationship between the national government and state governments. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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An inquiry into specific political problems shared by many nations in contemporary Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on such issues as forms of government, i.e., populism, military dictatorships, bureaucratic authoritarianism, economic development and social movements. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
A general survey of the forces shaping the governments and politics of African nations. While the emphasis will be on sub Saharan Africa, Northern Africa will also be included in the course. Recent attempts at democratization, regional military conflicts, environmental challenges and the AIDS epidemic will all be covered in the course. PS 280 is recommended. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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An exploration of the concept of a "Pacific Rim" region. The course explores the intersection of economic, political, cultural and environmental issues that affect the region. Historical and current relationships between areas as diverse as Seattle, Singapore and Santiago are addressed. PS 280 is recommended.Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
A study of western political thought from pre-Socratic Athens to the 16th century. Readings in the works of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Luther and others. Prerequisites: PS 101 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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An examination of the main currents of western political thought from the 17th century to the present. Readings in the works of philosophers including Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and others. Prerequisites: PS 386 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
A study of political and legal issues that involve American Indians, both from a historical and contemporary perspective. This course is the same as SOC 400; credit will be given for only one of these courses. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
A comprehensive overview of water politics and policy, including historical perceptions and development, Native Americans, ecology, and impending shortages. Focus is on the American West, yet international dimensions are included. Recurrent themes of misperception and misconstruction (both figurative and literal) will be evaluated. Ultimately, students will determine for themselves whether changes are necessary to prevailing water attitudes and uses. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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Study of the American presidency, including historical development and current structure, organization, behavior, processes and policy implications. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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