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This course will use the issues, institutions, and personalities of the metropolitan area of Hartford to study political power, who has it, and who wants it. Particular attention will be given to the forms of local government, types of communities, and the policies of urban institutions. Guest speakers will be used to assist each student in preparing a monograph on a local political system. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 102 or permission of instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture
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An examination of how the influences arising from the structure of the American political, social and economic systems affect the content and conduct of American foreign policy. While this course will discuss changes over time, special emphasis will be placed on the post-World War II period. Prerequisites: Political Science 102 and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 102. 1.00 units, Lecture
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An exploration of the main currents in American feminism, with occasional excursions into European thought. The course readings assume (rather than demonstrate) women's historical subordination to man and put forward various explanations and strategies for change. Readings in J.S. Mill, C. P. Gilman, Emma Goldman, Simone de Beauvoir, Adrienne Rich, bell hooks, Mary Daly, Audre Lorde, and others. Primarily for sophomores and juniors. Permission of the instructor is required. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course explores definitions, causes, consequences, and major types of political corruption around the world. What kinds of activities are corrupt Do different cultures evaluate corruption differently Why does corruption happen, how can it be stopped, and what are its outcomes Case material will be drawn from early modern Europe, colonial Nigeria, and post-Mao China, as well as from American political history. Prerequisite: Political Science 103. 1.00 units, Lecture
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Two of the most thoughtful and influential proponents of modern democratic constitutionalism, Locke and Rousseau, wrote extensively on the education of children, suggesting that attention to such education is central to the success of their political projects. This course will consist of a close reading and comparison of Locke's Thoughts on Education and Rousseau's Emile, with emphasis on the relation of these works to the more explicitly political writings of each author and to contemporary theories and debates about education. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 105 or Political Science 219 or Political Science 220. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course addresses the impact of culture on communications and decision making in the national security arena. The class is designed to help students understand the challenges of communicating in an increasingly interconnected world between people and groups who may not hold the same core values or communications styles. It explores differing norms and national identities and their impact on the foreign policy of countries such as Japan, Germany, and the United States, as well as those in the Middle East region. The primary goals of this course are to 1) teach students to think critically and theoretically about these challenges, 2) increase their awareness of intercultural communication differences and values, and 3) gain a better understanding of the impact of national cultures on national defense, security analyses and decision-making. 1.00 units, Seminar
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No Course Description Available. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 102 or 225. 1.00 units, Lecture
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In this course, we will examine twentieth century theories of liberalism. After a brief survey of important classical liberal theorists (Locke, Smith, Kant, and J.S. Mill), we will look at how the ideas of these authors have been incorporated and utilized by contempory liberal theorists trying to develop and, in some instances, re-define the goals and purposes of classical liberalism. Berlin, Rawls, Habermas Nozick, Walzer, Hayek,and Kymlicka will be among the authors considered. We will also examine contemporary criticisms, including those of Michael Sandel, of the modern variant of liberalism. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 105 or Political Science 219 or Political Science 220. 1.00 units, Lecture
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George Orwell called political language "the defense of the indefensible," and yet democracies need a lively public culture of argument and debate in order to come to terms with complex issues, define values, make decisions, and solve problems. This course will explore the contemporary state of our political rhetoric in the United States, with a focus on the dynamic interactions of television, radio, print, and cyberspace. Students will participate in electronic discussions with peers across the country as they debate current issues generated by national election campaigns. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course offers a comprehensive survey of the evolution of international human rights law, focusing on the major actors and processes at work. Which rights do individual human beings have a vis-a-vis the modern state What is the relationship between domestic and international legal processes Are regional human rights mechanisms like the European system more influential than international ones More generally, how effective is contemporary international human rights in securing accountability and justice We use specific cases and contemporary debates to study a range of treaties and emerging institutions, including ad hoc war crimes tribunals and the International Criminal Court. 1.00 units, Lecture
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