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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to concepts and methods in the analysis of international politics, the forms and determinants of interaction among independent states, and contemporary features and problems of international relations.
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3.00 Credits
A broad survey of American politics, including political behavior of the American electorate, the theory and practice of constitutional government, the structure and functioning of American political institutions, and contemporary issues.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory examination of some problems that confront all people today and will require global attention and cooperation for their amelioration. Some problem areas considered include war, peace and security, ecology and resources, and poverty and development. The course also highlights the interconnectedness of the emerging global problems, considers various proposals, which have been made for addressing them, and treats the complications arising from differences of culture and values.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the office, powers, and roles of the American presidency, the relationships of the presidency with other elements of the American political system and issues and problems raised by the presidency's performance today.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the powers, activities, and functions of the American Congress, the relationships of Congress with constituents and other elements of the American political system and issues and problems raised by Congress' performance today. The course highlights the tension that exists between Congress as a representative assembly and as a national policy-making institution.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the American political system, the historical development of the Supreme Court's interpretation of major constitutional provisions and leading constitutional cases.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the organization, roles, interconnections, and problems of political parties, interest groups, and public opinion in American politics. The course also will consider comparative materials from other western democracies.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of writings by selected political theorists throughout American history. Two goals of the course are identification of the distinctive features, themes and preoccupations of American political theory and assessment of the relevance of the theories studied for understanding and evaluating American politics today.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn the basic qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the social sciences. The course will begin with an introduction to the foundations of scientific research, hypothesis construction and testing, along with the strengths and weakness of different methodological approaches. Students will use a statistical analysis program (SPSS) to create and manipulate data sets. This computer assisted data analysis will permit students to understand and report basic descriptive statistics, a variety of difference of means tests, bivariate correlations, and basic multiple regression analysis. Students will also learn to read and understand literature from academic journals in the social sciences, including (but not limited to) political science, political/social psychology and political sociology. This course has no prerequisite courses. Familiarity with algebra is a plus, but not a requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This is not a popcorn and movies class; it is a course to introduce students to a range of political films and to develop their skills in understanding and analyzing their political significance and influence. Film has a broad and persuasive appeal to a significant cross-section of the public. Whether through intentional documentary, dramatic renderings of historical events or timely issues, fictional drama dealing with big issues, or though satire, the cinema has been a powerful medium in influencing public views on the events, people, and places that make up our complex political world. The purpose of this class is to introduce the student to the portrayal of that complex political world through film, its effect on the thinking and attitudes of the public, and ultimately its role in shaping public policy and decision-making.
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