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A study of the origins, growth and scope of the Supreme Court in relation to American politics and institutional developments. Emphasis will be on contemporary problems of constitutional interpretation. Spring semester of even numbered year. A study of the origins, growth and scope of the Supreme Court in relation to American politics and institutional developments. Emphasis will be on contemporary problems of constitutional interpretation. Spring semester of even numbered year. A study of the origins, growth and scope of the Supreme Court in relation to American politics and institutional developments. Emphasis will be on contemporary problems of constitutional interpretation. Spring semester of even-numbered years.
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A critical study of man, movements and ideas in the development of American political thought. Spring semester. A critical study of man, movements and ideas in the development of American political thought. Spring semester.
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A critical examination of the constitutional, institutional, historical and contemporary aspects of presidential power, leadership and accountability. Spring semester of odd numbered year. A critical examination of the constitutional, institutional, historical and contemporary aspects of presidential power, leadership and accountability. Spring of odd numbered year. A critical examination of the constitutional, institutional, historical and contemporary aspects of presidential power, leadership and accountability. Spring semester of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: PS 102.
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A study of the structure and functions of state and local government in the United States, with particular emphasis upon socio-economic problems that confront effective government today. Relevant state and local government resources available on the world wide web will be integrated into this course. Listed as social and behavioral sciences general education elective. Fall semester of even numbered year. A study of the structure and functions of state and local government in the United States, with particular emphasis upon socio-economic problems that confront effective government today. Relevant state and local government resources available on the world wide web will be integrated into this course. Listed as social and behavioral sciences general education elective. Fall semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: PS 100 or PS 102 or permission of the instructor.
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A description and analysis of the history of the American constitution from its origins during the colonial period to today. Spring semester. A description and analysis of the history of the American constitution from its origins during the colonial period to today. Spring semester.
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A critical study of individuals, movements and ideas in American political thought since the turn of the century. Emphasis will be upon exploring the three main ideological traditions - liberalism, conservatism and radicalism - and the contributions of key thinkers to these developments in relation to politics and the social structure. Offered periodically.
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This course examines the connections between films/movies and the political enviornment in which they are produced and viewed. The course will use American and international films to explore various perspectives of a broad range of political issues. Summer Session. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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Course will explore how geopolitics has been transformed in the post-Cold War world. It will examine the declining importance of nation states, both politically and culturally , and investigate what impact this has had on international relations. How does the War on Terror fit into the new world order Is it a traditional military war or more of a cultural war Classes will be a mixture of lectures and discussion. Prerequisite: GEO 100 or PS 100 or PS 104 or permission of the instructor.
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A behavioral, institutional and theoretical study of selected governments in the post-industrial world, emphasizing contemporary problems and issues in domestic and foreign policy. Spring semester of even numbered year. A behavioral, institutional and theoretical study of selected governments in the post-industrial world, emphasizing contemporary problems and issues in domestic and foreign policy. Spring semester of even numbered year. A behavioral, institutional and theoretical study of selected governments in the post-industrial world, emphasizing contemporary problems and issues in domestic and foreign policy. Spring semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: PS 104 or PS 110; SS 201 recommended or permission of instructor.
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The course examines the political and cultural institutions, as well as the performance of communist and post-communist states. The dramatic changes since the end of the Cold War will be emphasized, along with current issues and relations with the non-communist world. Instruction may include a focus upon Russia and the former Soviet Republics and/or China and others. Course topic varies depending on staffing. Fall semester of odd numbered year. The course examines the political and cultural institutions, as well as the performance of communist and post-communist states. The dramatic changes since the end of the Cold War will be emphasized, along with current issues and relations with the non-communist world. Instruction may include a focus upon Russia and the former Soviet Republics and/or China and others. Course topic varies depending on staffing. Fall semester of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: PS 104 or PS 110; SS 201 recommended or permission of instructor.
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