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3.00 Credits
3 credits "Comparative Politics" attempts the systematic comparison ofpoliti cal systems, institutions, and processes. The course will focus on theoret ical approaches to the political organization of society, as well as on the political behavior of populations around the world and the political insti tutions and processes that structure their environment. Students will be introduced to contemporary political systems, including western industri al democracies, communist and ex-communist states (developed and developing), and non-socialist developing countries. The course is designed to develop the students' analytical skills by combining broad theoretical concerns, such as political and economic development, with case studies of various nations. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3 credits Spanning the period from the Renaissance to the present, this course surveys the major political philosophers (e.g. Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx) and political theories (e.g. liberalism, republicanism, conservatism, dialectical materialism) of the modern age. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3 credits This course is an introduction to the central themes of major thinkers within the tradition of American political thought. Particular attention will be given to the following: the struggle for independence, the constitution al founding of the country, competing visions of the proper balance between the individual and community, the extension of democratic rights and participation, and the impact of economics and culture on America's political system. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3 credits This course offers an in-depth study of the way in which public policy is developed and implemented in the United States. It will consider the broad spectrum of opinion regarding that with which government should and should not become involved. This course will consider the influence of interest groups, social movements, and political parties on the devel opment and implementation of public policy. It will explore the major institutions of government and their respective impact on the policy-mak ing process. It will explore specific case studies of public policy across a wide spectrum of issue areas, e.g., National Economic Policy, National Social Welfare Policy, and National Regulatory Policy. While the primary emphasis will be on the National Government, lecture/reading material and student-selected research projects will regularly address issues more closely connected to the operation of State and/or local governments. Prerequisites: POL 1001A or POL 1011A or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3 credits This course offers in-depth coverage of American political parties and the American electoral system. It will explore specific historical case stud ies and assess competing theoretical models/approaches. Considerable attention will be given to the actual operation of America's two-party sys tem, including: party organization and behavior, the subsequent impact on governing and public policy, and the implications that the electoral system holds for the practice of democratic citizenship and America's democratic order. Prerequisite: POL 1001A, 1011A or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3 credits This course focuses on politics in West European nations, a sub-field of Comparative Politics which attempts systematic comparison of political systems, institutions, and processes. Our discussions will range from pol itics in post-industrialized societies (such as England, France and Germany) to politics in the least developed West European nations (such as Spain, Greece, and Portugal). The course is designed to develop stu dents' analytical skills by combining broad theoretical concerns (such as European integration, democratic development, political parties, post industrial politics, and Euro-communism) with case studies of various nations. Prerequisite: POL 1021A, 1022A or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3 credits The formulation and execution of American foreign policy, with stress on the roles of the President, Congress, and public opinion. Prerequisite: POL 1021A or 1022A or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3 credits An analysis of contemporary and historical Russia, the ex-Soviet Union and its institutions, and the former Republics of the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: POL 1021A or 1022A or permission of the instructor. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits An introduction to some of the major political, economic, and social dilemmas faced by Third World countries, as well as the variety of policy responses to these dilemmas. Specific features that affect development in the Third World such as poverty, dependency, particular patterns of social stratification, rural-urban dichotomies, militarism, and instability will be analyzed, as will be future development prospects for the Third World. Prerequisite: POL 1021A or 1022A or permission of the instructor. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits Fundamental ideology of Islam; the classic Muslim state and the cur rent controversy concerning the theocratic ideal of the Muslim state; the role of the Ottoman Empire, its rise and its decline; the roots of Arab nationalism and the religious factor, Pan-Islam; the socioeconomic pat terns and internal changes: basis of government in the contemporary Middle East. Prerequisite: POL 1021A or 1022A or permission of the instructor. Offered: Upon request.
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