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The gap between the rich and poor on a global scale and within domestic contexts is growing. As students of politics, this should concern us. What role does government play in the quality of life of the people of the Third World This course surveys the politics of the developing nations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We examine the networked causes of human suffering in these nations: poverty, violent conflict, culture, corruption, and political and economic instability. We will evaluate the conflicting theories about the North-South gap and how to bridge it. Who is to blame for Third World conditions How do Third World regimes impede human dignity How has the international power structure through colonialism and neocolonialism contributed to Third World stagnation and/or progress Prerequisite: Either POL-130 or POL-150 is recommended. NWEST, Fall semester.
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This course introduces students to domestic and international politics, economic development and social change in selected East Asian countries. East Asian politics and development are studied with respect to historical legacies, society and culture, political institutions, economic development, and foreign relations. The course focuses on the nations of China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, but will occasionally include nations in Southeast Asia. Prerequisite: Either POL-130 or POL-150 is recommended. NWEST, Spring semester.
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This course is an introduction to the theories, themes, selected issues, and contending viewpoints of environmental politics, from both a domestic and international perspective. By the end of the semester, course participants will appreciate how the environment has become "politicized" and the conflict over it pluralized; recognize the major actors in the policymaking process, their positions, and their strategies; understand the potential and limits of conflict and cooperation among these competing actors; and realize what can and is being done as part of this process. Fall semester, odd years.265 Classics in Political Thought: Ancient and Medieval ( 1) Is tragedy a suitable allegory for contemporary politics What is the role of philosophy in public life How does the rise of Christianity affect the ancient ideal of politics Students in this course explore the development of the Western political tradition from the time of the Greek city-state to late-medieval Christendom. HIPHI, Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Off-campus employment experience related to the student's major. See description of the Internship Program. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. Offered Fall and Spring semesters and Summer.
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1.00 Credits
What does it mean to speak of modern politics How did the Reformation contribute to the rise of secular authority What happens to liberalism when its rights and obligations are extended to women How are political liberty and economic liberty linked Students in this course consider the development of European political thought from the early 16th century to the mid-19th century. HIPHI, Spring semester.
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1.00 Credits
Democratic ideas are typically traced to the ancient Greek polis, whose citizens were few, homogeneous, and male. But the idea of democracy as government by citizen-rule has been expanded significantly beyond the scope of the original polis. This course will examine the meaning, promise, and limits of democracy and citizenship in light of changes in contemporary social and political conditions: the decline of face-to-face interaction, the advent of the World Wide Web, global trade, and persistent, if not increasing, social and economic inequities. We will contemplate the problems and dilemmas facing democratic citizens through a study of historical and contemporary texts. Prerequisite: senior status and permission of instructor to satisfy research seminar requirement; juniors may register with permission of instructor. Spring semester.
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1.00 Credits
This course explores the impact of sex/gender on law, policy, and social movements as well as the ways in which questions of race, class, religion, and nationality shape our understanding of sex/gender. Issues discussed may include (but are not limited to) HIV/AIDS policy, prostitution, pornography, gay and lesbian rights, women's rights, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and reproductive rights. Fall semester.
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1.00 Credits
What is law What is the purpose of law What is the basis of law Is there such a thing as natural law and if so, what is its relationship to civil law Who gets to say what the law is Must we always obey the law Should we use the law to make us better human beings What is the relationship between freedom and law Why do we punish lawbreakers in the way that we do Do we have equality under the law in the United States In this course we will take up these and other questions as we approach the law in philosophical and moral terms. Offered annually.
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3.00 Credits
Independent Study in Political Science
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1.00 Credits
This course examines the state of American politics today, analyzing several facets of the political system in order to reach judgments concerning the issues and problems facing contemporary American governments at all levels. Students read the best current literature on the institutions of government as well as the activities of citizens, parties, the media, and organized interest groups. The primary goal is to consider all facets of the U.S. political system and what trends are likely to affect the future course of American politics. Prerequisite: senior status; juniors may register with permission of instructor. Spring semester, odd years.
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