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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the political development of emerging and recently emerged nations of the world within the context of international politics and economics. The idea of political development will be explored comparatively in terms of basic political institutions, attitudes, behaviors, aspirations, ideologies, and economic realities. This course may focus on a particular country to illustrate political development in a more narrow case study. Pre: PSCI 2000 and WRI 1200.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the concept of Race as it functions and is experienced in Latin America, North America, South Africa, the Pacific, and East Asia. We will investigate the ways in which race serves to express, negotiate, and challenge power relations in the political, economic, and social spheres. Pre: PSCI 1400 or PSCI 2000; and WRI 1200.
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A study of the history, theory, and practice of European integration. The course provides the historical context of modern Europe to assess the powers, influence, and methods of functioning of the principal institutions and political actors in the European Union. It also reviews the EU?s policy interests and processes, from agriculture to industry, and from social affairs to science and technology. Other topics covered include external relations, monetary union, and future EU expansion. Pre: PSCI 1400 or PSCI 1200; and WRI 1200.
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3.00 Credits
A course that addresses contemporary social, economic, political, and national security relations between Japan and the United States. The focus of the course is on the growing interdependency of the two nations and the challenges of managing the relations between these two major powers. Pre: PSCI 1400 or PSCI 2000; and WRI 1200.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the comparative political economy of newly industrializing economies (NIEs) in Asia, the Americas, and East-Central Europe. Topics include the effects on governments and people in NIEs of the new global economy, the emergence of regional trading blocs, and a range of economic policy changes and political issues. Pre: PSCI 1400 or PSCI 2000; and ECON 2010 or ECON 2015; and WRI 1200.
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3.00 Credits
A comparative analysis of relations between business and government. The course explores how government policy affects business practices and performance and how political activities of corporations and formal and informal private sector groups affect the functioning and policy orientation of government. It may focus on a comparison of developed nations or in newly industrializing economies. Pre: PSCI 1400 or PSCI 2000; and ECON 2010 or ECON 2015; and WRI 1200.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth look at the forces shaping conflict and cooperation in the world arena. Peace-related issues are examined from a variety of perspectives and stages: conflict prevention, conflict management and dispute resolution, post-settlement reconstruction and reconciliation, and state-building and governance. The course offers a valuable opportunity to explore the many issues and problems in making a transition from an ill-defined post-Cold War world into a new world era defined by a war against global terrorism. Pre: PSCI 1400 or PSCI 2000.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to a variety of political movements that purport to be based on an interpretation of Islam. These interpretations, the movements' ideologies, objectives and strategies will be compared in order to appreciate the range of political movements organized under the banner of "Islam." Pre: PSCI 1400 and one of the following: PSCI 3000, PSCI 3100, or PSCI 3151.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course surveying topics in international monetary relations. Course topics include: balance of payments, foreign exchange market, international payment adjustments, and past and present international and European monetary arrangements. Pre: ECON 2010 and ECON 2015.
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3.00 Credits
A capstone course for the International Relations major that includes an in-depth survey of the major methodologies and theories in the field of international relations. Students will be responsible for leading a discussion seminar, passing comprehensive exams, and producing a major research paper. Pre: PSCI 1400, PSCI 2000, and all major requirements.
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