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An opportunity for students in their senior year to gain practical experience in a field related to their major. The students will integrate and apply knowledge, theory and understanding derived from foundation courses and content areas included in their field of study.
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Explores the role of government in addressing fundamental social problems and the delicate balance between government's role and individual rights as well as the relationship of the U.S. to the world.
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Introduces the major theories and concepts in international politics and examines the evolution of the international system during the modern era. Main topics include: the causes of war and peace, the dynamics of colonialism and postcolonialism, the emergence of global environmental issues, the nature and functioning of international institutions, the legal and ethical obligations of states, the international sources of wealth and poverty, and the challenges globalization poses to the international system.
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Presents essentials of American Constitutional history; interpretation of constitutional principles; structure and composition of the legislative, executive and judicial department of the national government; political parties; foreign affairs; general welfare problems.
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Introduces students to the study of politics in other societies. The course examines the relationship between the government, economy and society, the interaction of individuals, institutions and ideas, as well as the role of the military, the church and the media in the development of states and civil society.
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Uses the writings of important 'articulators' ofAmerican political thought to introduce students to the development of American political thought. Readings include the work of John Winthrop, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Frederick Douglass, as well as that of the key 'interpreters of American political thought such as Alexis de Tocqueville and Louis Hartz.
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Studies the influence of television on American politics. Topics include: television news and public opinion, the influence of C-Span and CNN, political talk shows, social communication through political advertisements, political campaigns, and the politics of election night coverage.
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Examines the nature and extent of poverty in the United States by trying to answer the questions: Why does poverty in the U.S. remain so pervasive and what does, and what should, government try to do about it? The first part of the course explores theories about the causes and consequences of poverty (and wealth) and how these views have changed over time. The second part of the course analyzes specific policy debates, e.g.: what are the goals and purposes of social welfare programs? how do existing policies affect poor adults and children? what policies might better improve the economic prospects of poor adults and children?
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Examines U.S. political development comparatively. The term "American exceptionalism" willbe explored as the course compares key historical transformations such as colonial development, independence, the settling of the frontier, and industrialization in the U.S. and other countries. The course considers important societal and political factors: incorporation of labor, the development of political parties, and the development of the state.
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Analyzes the formation, nature, and role of public opinion in American politics. Who among the following influences whom: public opinion, political parties, social groups, and/or the government? Students will conduct a class poll on a current topic to gain "hands-on" experiencewith all stages of the survey research process. Students will also learn to use SPSS to analyze a national survey. Prerequisites: BLP 210 Researching the Social World, BLP 250 Applied Statistics, and one of the introductory political science courses.
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