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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) An examination of the political systems of Latin America, with an emphasis on models of change and development, and the relationships between Latin America and the larger global environment. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) This course introduces European political, economic and security relationships at the national, subnational and supranational levels. The structure and behavior of competing organizations and actors will be examined to help determine the future direction of the European community, the nation state and regional security arrangements. (Fall Odd - Even years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) An examination of the political systems of Asian and Pacific Rim states with particular emphasis on ethnic conflict, economic development and environmental issues as representative political issues. (Fall Odd - Even years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) This course examines the contemporary Middle East. Country studies will be emphasized as will regional topics such as political, economic, and human development, the Arab-Israeli conflict, disputes between Shi¿a and Sunni, political Islam, Islamic militancy i.e., Jihadism, resources(particularly oil, natural gas, and water), foreign (especially American) involvement. (Fall Odd - Even years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) This interdisciplinary course serves as an introduction to Canada ¿ its politics, economics, society, and culture. Topics covered include Parliamentary government, federalism, regional identities, Quebec separatism, NAFTA, Canada-U.S. relations, and Canadian foreign policy. (Fall even - odd years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) National Security Investigations (NSIs) of foreign threats ¿ most often from international terrorists and foreign intelligence services ¿ are unique in law and concept. This course will examine the authorities, tools, and purposes of NSIs and consider the controversy over their use. (Fall odd - even years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) This course will focus on the principal forms of political participation in the United States. It will explore how political parties and individual candidates and citizens affect government policies through their participation in elections, legislative bodies and government agencies. The course will examine the different ways in which citizens participate in political life. It will describe the history of political parties in the United States and the changing bases of partisan support. Recent elections will serve as examples of the changing nature of the electoral system and we will explore the ways in which new technologies have changed the way partisan forces reach mass audiences. Topics will include political communication, fund raising, campaign finance laws, and the issues that have defined recent political conflict. The course will also contrast electoral politics with interest group politics, the politics of direct lobbying of legislators and administrative personnel. Furthermore, it will contrast political participation in the United States with political participation in other democratic societies and in non-democratic systems. (Fall Odd - Even years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) An exploration of political culture in the United States. The course will examine the attitudes and beliefs of citizens with respect to government and the political process and address the historical development of political culture in the United States as well as compare political culture in the United States with political culture in other societies. (Fall of even-odd years)
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(3 sem. hrs.) This is an advanced course in American foreign policy that will discuss themes, issues, and subjects. Themes include exceptionalism, militarism, hegemony, and empire. Issues include executive decision-making, departmental policy-making, Congressional prerogative, and the role of media and public opinion. Subjects include U.S. strategy and policies vis-Ã -vis various countries and regions. (Spring even-odd years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) An advanced course in research methods: this course will assist students with library research, review the basic operations of confirmatory data analysis and explore computer based exploratory data analysis techniques. Laboratory experience included in the course. (Fall)
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